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'Battle of the Big Butts' showcases football linemen at West Aurora High School
AURORA, Ill. - The "Battle of the Big Butts," an annual event at West Aurora High School, showcases the skills of hundreds of football linemen from numerous high schools. The competition, which began in 1999, was created by St. Charles Assistant Coach Mike Powers to give local linemen a summer contest that emphasizes fun as well as skill development.
Chicago mayor: Trump 'trying to bring back the Confederacy'
CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had strong words for Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, on Thursday. Johnson expressed strong support for President Joe Biden's reelection, despite a debate within the Democratic Party over whether Biden should drop out of the race. "I don’t even know why there’s...
Who created Project 2025?
Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is not new but it entered the public consciousness when actress Taraji P. Henson mentioned it during the 2024 BET Awards earlier this month. The collection of conservative policy proposals and potential picks for the next Republican president has been a...
President Biden readies for high-stakes press conference amid calls to drop out of race
Another Illinois congressman is joining the call for President Joe Biden to step aside. This is all happening as he is getting ready for his first news conference since his debate performance two weeks ago.
Redbox to shut down after parent company files for bankruptcy: Reports
Redbox is shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy last month, according to multiple reports. More than a thousand employees will be laid off and thousands of those once-familiar red DVD rental kiosks and streaming services will be shut down, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Beryl’s remnants spawned 4 Indiana tornadoes, including an EF-3: NWS
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. - The remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawned at least four tornadoes in Indiana, including an EF-3 twister with winds as high as 140 mph that tore through a small city in the state’s southwestern corner, the National Weather Service said. The tornado that hit Mount Vernon...
Man found dead in submerged vehicle in Wauconda retention pond identified
WAUCONDA, Ill. - A man found dead in a submerged vehicle in suburban Wauconda was identified on Thursday, and his cause of death was also released. Wauconda police and fire departments were called Wednesday to the North/East corner of Main Street and Garland Road just before 10:30 a.m. for an overturned vehicle in a retention pond.
From defensive tackle to kick returner: 5 position battles to watch during Chicago Bears training camp
With training camp on the horizon, that means some jobs on the Chicago Bears are up for grabs at Halas Hall. While there won't be as many as last season – some have won without even taking a camp snap like Caleb Williams – there are still a few that have to be decided ahead of a pivotal 2024 season in Chicago.
Man critically wounded in South Side shooting
CHICAGO - A 39-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting Wednesday night in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. Police said the victim was standing outside in the 3500 block of South Dearborn Street around 11:03 p.m. when he heard gunfire and realized he had been shot. He was shot twice in...
Shota Imanaga outpitches Corbin Burnes to carry Cubs past Orioles 4-0
Shota Imanaga outdueled Corbin Burnes in a matchup of All-Star pitchers, and Christopher Morel homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Wednesday night. Imanaga (8-2) allowed six hits over six innings, striking out six with one walk. The Orioles went 0 for 9 with runners...
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