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Everyone Had Same Reaction To Angel Reese's Pregame Outfit Tonight
Angel Reese has turned heads with plenty of different pregame outfits throughout the 2024 WNBA season. Wednesday night's might be her best yet, though. The Chicago Sky forward brought out her best two-piece outfit for Wednesday night's game against the Washington Mystics. Reese, a DMV native who ...
Chicago coach quits after disparaging remarks on radio show about Tim Walz’s son
Amy Jacobson resigned as head volleyball coach at Amundsen High School after disparaging comments made on her radio show about vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's son, the district confirmed.
Golfers Enjoyed a Day on the Links at Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Chamber closed the book on another successful Golf Classic — or, as it’s otherwise known, The Best Workday of the Year. Despite warm temperatures, about 120 golfers hit the links at Glenview’s Glen Club at noon after Chamber President and CEO Jack Lavin kicked off the day with some inspirational words.
Northwestern kicks off college football season, faces Miami at temporary stadium
Northwestern University kicked off their college football season Saturday at their temporary lakefront stadium.They are facing a Miami (Ohio) team that won the MAC in 2023.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNorthwestern will play most of their home games for the next few years at Northwestern Medicine Field while Ryan Field is being rebuilt nearby.The stadium's official name is Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. At 15,000 seats, it's a smaller footprint than Ryan Field, which will have a capacity of 35,000 seats.Earlier this month, Football coach David Braun said he pushed for keeping a stadium on...
NASCAR announces Chicago Street Race will return to city for 3rd year in July 2025
CHICAGO — It’s official: NASCAR will be racing in the streets of Chicago again next summer. On Thursday, NASCAR announced that the third edition of Chicago Street Race Weekend will be back downtown from July 5-6, 2025, capping off the Fourth of July holiday. The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series will both race […]
ETHS football: Livatino, Kits seek return to state playoffs
Colin Livatino knows most of the numbers – the ones compiled by previous Evanston quarterbacks for single game, single season and career passing records. But a big season for the Evanston Township High School senior could bring more than just records. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound signal caller is aiming even...
Chicago Sky surprise 2 young girls running lemonade stand with tickets to Friday’s game against Indiana Fever
On Tuesday, WGN News told you about two young Chicago girls running a lemonade stand in the city's Roseland neighborhood, hoping to raise enough money to go to the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game Friday night.
Last Call for Chicago’s Outdoor Pools and Beaches, Closing for Swimming After Labor Day
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the official end of the Chicago Park District’s outdoor swim season. In addition to the city’s 22 beaches, roughly a dozen outdoor pools will be open through Labor Day, Sept. 2, for one last hurrah. Beach swimming hours...
ETHS football: Kits breeze in opener after taking out the trash (talk)
It didn’t take long for the Zion-Benton football team to start trash talking Friday night in the 2024 season opener. But Evanston offered the perfect response: the silent treatment and 41 unanswered points. The Wildkits overcame a slow start and throttled the Zee-Bees with a 41-20 result in a...
Football Recap: Hun Starts off Right with Win over Chicago Mt. Carmel
Hun had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 42-38 W over the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row dating back to last season.
Extremely Local News: NASCAR is coming back for year 3
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. Downtown Newspaper Racks Removed By City Ahead Of DNC, With No Plans To Bring Them Back: The city removed more than...
Northwestern University names new athletic director
Mark Jackson, currently Villanova's athletic director, has been appointed as Northwestern University's new Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, starting September 1. He will split his time between Evanston and Philadelphia through September to complete his responsibilities at Villanova, where he has led the athletic department to significant...
Miami (OH) vs. Northwestern prediction, odds, pick for College Football Week 1
Football is back and that means we’ll be bringing you our best College Football betting predictions and picks throughout the wild ride of a season. This next matchup takes us to the Midwest as the Miami of Ohio Redhawks take on the Northwestern Wildcats. It is time to continue our college football odds series with […] The post Miami (OH) vs. Northwestern prediction, odds, pick for College Football Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Four unanswered touchdowns help Naperville North football take down New Trier
It’s the opening week of IHSA’s Friday Night Lights and Naperville North opens their schedule on the road against the Trevians of New Trier. This season, the Huskies will look to potentially get their first playoff win since 2010, while New Trier hopes to return to the playoffs after missing out last season. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Bounce Back: Varsity Football Season Preview
After countless hours of summer training, the Lake Forest High School Football Team is set to begin its season this Friday with a home game against Lakes. The team began training in June which consisted of weight lifting and conditioning. It wasn’t until July when they put their pads on and started running plays on the field.
Chicago Park District Beach Season Sunsets as Fall Indoor Swimming Prepares to Start on September 3
Beaches and 11 neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 2. As summer sunsets and the end of the beach season nears, Park District is transitioning into indoor pool programming. In Chicago, beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, September 2rd. This summer, the Chicago Park District succeeded in hiring over 700 lifeguards to open all beaches, and indoor and outdoor pools in neighborhoods across the city and to ensure Chicago residents had access to safe options for swimming.
Northwestern vs. Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
Oddsmakers give the Northwestern Wildcats (0-0) the advantage on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (0-0). Northwestern is favored by 3 points. A 39.5-point over/under is set for the contest. A year ago the Wildcats won the Las Vegas Bowl after finishing 8-5 in the regular season....
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