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Weekend Break: LondonHouse Wooftop Pawty
CHICAGO — On this edition of Weekend Break, WGN’s Angelica Sanchez travels to LondonHouse Chicago, where they had their second annual Wooftop Pawty. LondonHouse Chicago Director of Sales and Marketing Don Barnett took some time to talk about the genesis of the event, and everything they have to offer at a venue that has become […]
Common and Jennifer Hudson Breakup Rumors Resurface Weeks After He Described the Singer as a Potential ‘Champion Lover’
Night two of the Democratic National Convention took place on Aug. 20 and it was an energized, star-studded gathering featuring Common and more. However, it […] Common and Jennifer Hudson Breakup Rumors Resurface Weeks After He Described the Singer as a Potential ‘Champion Lover’
Volleyball Cruises to 3-0, 3-1 Victories Over Bluefield and Mount Mercy
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team picked up its first two wins of the season on Saturday via 3-0 and 3-1 victories to close out the second day of the Big Dogs Classic hosted by the Fighting Saints at the Pat Sullivan Center. USF (2-2) started the day with a 3-0 win over Bluefield College (Va.) (25-17, 25-23, 25-17) and carried that momentum over into the second match with a strong 3-1 victory over Mount Mercy University (Iowa) (25-27, 25-22, 25-17, 25-23).
Chicago Bears roster cut down begins with three players being placed on IR
The Chicago Bears have until Tuesday afternoon to finalize their 53-man roster to open the season but the team has begun their trimmings on Saturday. A day after the Bears traded for pass rusher Darrell Taylor, the team placed three players on Injured Reserve. Wide receiver Nsimba Webster had an...
Sheriff’s office investigates baby’s death in rural Streator
STREATOR, Ill. (WMBD) — The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death early Saturday morning of an infant in rural Streator. Deputies responded to a home just after midnight Saturday on a report of a baby who was unresponsive. Streator medical teams also went to the home.
Varsity Volleyball Wins 2 and loses 1 at Hobart invite
Varsity Volleyball Won in 2 over Hammond Central and River Forest. They also lost in 2 to Wheeler which prevented them from making it to the finals this year. Hopefully we can pull it together as we begin conference games on the road this Tuesday heading to Highland and Thursday Heading to Hobart. Go Red Devils.
Boys’ Cross County Opens in 4th at Hebron’s Dave Walker Invite
Kankakee Valley High School’s boys’ cross country team opened their season at Hebron’s Dave Walker Invitational on Saturday, 24, 2024. The Kougar harriers finished fourth in the nine-team field with 110 points behind Crown Point (24), Lowell (55), and Hanover Central (99). Junior Matthew Hoffman toured the...
Chalk Howard Street in Rogers Park to feature artwork, music
Chicago's only chalk art festival is happening this weekend in the Rogers Park neighborhood."Chalk Howard Street" is a family-friendly event with professional artists creating striking images, using just chalk.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChalk artist Amanda Lee Harris illustrated some of her artwork outside ABC7 Chicago's State Street studio Friday.Sandi Price, executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, talked more about it, as well.SEE ALSO: 'Hostage Square Chicago' exhibit on Near West Side spotlights hostages still held by HamasThe free event is taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, east of the Howard Red Line stop, between Paulina Street and Ashland Avenue.In addition to the artists, there will be live music, food and drinks.Visit www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street for more information.
FBI searching for man suspected in 2 south suburban bank robberies
The FBI is investigating after a man allegedly robbed two south suburban banks on Friday within an hour. The FBI responded to a bank robbery at the Old National Bank at 1030 Dixie Hwy., Chicago Heights shortly before 5 p.m.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale, Financing of IL Retail Portfolio
Marcus & Millichap finalized the sale of a three-building, 11-tenant retail portfolio located in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The properties collectively sold for $12.45 million. The firm’s capital markets subsidiary, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC), arranged $6.4 million in acquisition financing. Rowlett and Matthew Gordon, investment specialists in Marcus...
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
Adoption event at Paws and Claws in Evanston to be held Saturday
As part of NBCUniversal's month-long efforts to "Clear the Shelters," a large adoption event is scheduled for Saturday at an Evanston animal shelter. Paws and Claws Cat Rescue, located at 829 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, has dozens of cats and kittens waiting to find a forever home. The shelter aims...
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
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