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Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party.
Cruise Nights ends Season with 7th Heaven Concert
The Village of Lombard will host its last concert of the 2024 Cruise Nights and Summer Concert season, brought to you by Tommy's Express Car Wash, this Saturday, August 24. The concert will feature 7th Heaven, a popular Pop/Rock band from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To safely accommodate the...
Bicyclist dies from injuries in Skokie accident
A 27-year-old bicyclist injured in a July accident in Skokie has died from his injuries. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said that Joseph Jamescenter of the 8900 block of Samoset Trail in Skokie died Aug. 15 from injuries sustained in a July 24 accident at Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road.
First protest takes off in downtown Chicago an evening ahead of DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day ahead of the Democratic National Convention, protesters held a rally and march downtown late Sunday. Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ organizations held a rally on Wacker Drive just east of Michigan Avenue early Sunday evening. While these groups were the organizers, the rally later became one for the pro-Palestinian cause.A march south on Michigan Avenue followed.About 200 people were in attendance at the protest as of 5:30 p.m.—holding signs and in some instances Pride or Palestinian flags. By the time the group was ready to march, the crowd had...
Back-to-School festival aims to strengthen families
Back-to-school festivals often celebrate students’ return to the classroom, building excitement for the coming year. Evanston’s second annual Family Fun Fest, however, presented resources for parents and guardians, highlighting the event’s central theme: strengthening families. From noon to 4 p.m., on Aug. 17, the Robert Crown Community...
Two Gladstone Park restaurants reported burglarized on Chicago’s NW Side
Two Italian restaurants in Gladstone Park are the latest victims in a growing list of food establishments being burglarized in recent weeks on Chicago’s Far Northwest Side, including Edgebrook, Edison Park, Norwood Park and Jefferson Park. Stefani’s Bottega Italiana, 6075 N. Milwaukee Ave., was reported burglarized either late Saturday,...
‘A slap in the face’: Hit-and-run driver who got 9 years for killing a woman in Wrigleyville is released in less than 3 years
CHICAGO — Brett Dimick, the hit-and-run driver given a nine-year prison sentence for plowing his SUV into two pedestrians near Wrigley Field, killing a woman and injuring another, was released from prison last week, just five days before the third anniversary of the horrific crash. How can someone convicted...
DNC in Chicago brings up old memories of 1968 convention
As Democrats gather in Chicago for their national convention, the year 1968 keeps coming to mind. While the parallels are clear, the differences may be even more important.The DNC was also held in Chicago that year, after incumbent Democrat President Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not seek reelection.It was a year of campus activism and political violence as a new generation of activists took to the streets to protest America's involvement in the Vietnam War. This led to chaos and violence on Michigan Avenue, in what was later called "The Battle for Michigan Avenue." A federal commission later described...
Lonzo Ball Finally Gives Chicago Bulls Fans Something To Cheer About
Lonzo Ball has been dealing with a debilitating knee injury for quite some time now. Overall, it is an injury that forced him to take an extended break from the game of basketball. We haven't seen him on the court in over 900 days, which is truly sad when you stop and think about it. He has gone through multiple surgeries and even had to go and get a cartilage transplant done. It just goes to show that his injury was more than just a simple tweak.
Trump posts AI-generated image of Harris speaking at DNC with communist flags
Donald Trump has taken a last-minute swipe at Kamala Harris ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, as he posted an AI-generated image of the vice president speaking to a jam-packed crowd of Communists. Harris has been on the receiving end of a barrage...
First Day Of School For Lockport Township High School Central Campus
The Lockport Township High School District 205 is excited to celebrate the completion of a major construction project and the reopening of the building for the first day of school. The construction work is completed by Berglund Construction and DLA Architects. All sections of the school building are open. No...
Amazon announces real estate transaction management position in Chicago
Amazon is seeking a senior real estate transaction manager for its Worldwide Retail Growth and Development (WWRGD) unit. The position is available in several major U.S. cities, including Chicago. According to the job announcement, the WWRGD unit’s portfolio currently includes 700 leases, but it aims to add another 150 leases...
Stephen Colbert is completely unrecognizable as he dons fake beard, dark glasses and Chicago Bulls cap ahead of DNC
Late-night funnyman Stephen Colbert was completely unrecognizable while donning a fake beard and sunglasses ahead of the DNC. In addition to the fake facial hair, Colbert, 60, donned a Chicago Bulls cap and jersey. The comedy legend was spotted speaking with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on camera at the United Center ahead of the Democratic […]
Simone Biles Poses With ‘Olympic F–king Champion’ Menu During Dinner With Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles is continuing her celebration after the 2024 Paris Olympics with her husband, Jonathan Owens. Biles, 27, was all smiles at Maple & Ash restaurant in Chicago as she held up a custom menu that read, “Olympic f–king champion” in a boomerang clip shared via her Instagram Story on Saturday, August 17. The Team […]
VIDEO: NFL Fans Are Loving The New Chicago Bears Logo Redesign
When social media is used correctly, it can produce glorious things. One young lady has the right idea on how to properly distribute her content, as she now has fans going crazy over her redesign of the Chicago Bears logo. Talented artist Emily Morgan has gained thousands of followers due...
Tyreek Hill Will End Up on the Chicago Bears to Play With Caleb Williams
The Miami Dolphins have spent a lot of money between Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Between Hill making $90 million with $65 guaranteed on a restructured deal, Waddle with a new three-year, $84.75 million deal, and Tagovailoa with a $212 million extension, if they don’t win a Super Bowl it will be a failure. Let alone, if they don’t make it to the Super Bowl it will be a bad result. This will lead to one important player wanting a trade.
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