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Watch Lainey Wilson Join The Rolling Stones to Perform the Band’s Country-Rock Classic “Dead Flowers”
The Rolling Stones played their second of two scheduled concerts at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, June 30, and the show featured a couple of surprises. Top of that list was a guest appearance by the event’s support act, country star Lainey Wilson, who joined the rock legends for a version of their 1971 country-rock classic “Dead Flowers.”
Yankees, White Sox, Brewers Propose ‘Outrageous’ Star-Packed Trade
Amid MLB trade deadline buzz, a "outrageous" proposal surfaces involving the Yankees, White Sox, and Brewers, with the Yankees looking to make a substantial move. Yankees proposed to trade top prospects and a starting outfielder for White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. and Brewers reliever Hoby Milner. White Sox would...
University of Illinois Chicago studies Black homelessness for the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness
Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness(OPEH) was created in September 2021 to coordinate statewide efforts. As part of this effort, OPEH convened a roundtable of experts on the Black unhoused population. The Racial Equity Roundtable on Black Homelessness met bi-monthly to inform the research design, provide support for the data collection, provide feedback on the analysis and report drafts, and develop recommendations for action.
MLB announcer has embarrassing moment
Being on live television and talking about bubble guts is never a good thing. Actually, bubble guts in general are just never a good thing. Cubs Live! hosts Cole Wright and Cliff Floyd were on Marquee Sports Network over the weekend waiting for a commercial break to end, but the app appeared to do them Read more... The post Hot mic catches ‘Cubs Live!’ hosts talking about bubble guts appeared first on Awful Announcing.
First credit union opens in Austin
While there are 16 banks in Oak Park, or one for every 3,200 residents, there is only one in the next door Austin neighborhood of Chicago — for the nearly 98,000 residents who live there, according to local officials. That has changed now that the Leaders Network Financial branch...
Chicago Way w/John Kass: Panic at the DNC
Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/01/24): To celebrate Independence Day and make sense of the debate, SCOTUS rulings, and more, Charles Lipson -the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin. Plus, Kasso has a recipe for catching wild hogs, just in-time for the grill.
Two former Bruins find new home with Blackhawks (report)
The Blackhawks added two more former Bruins players to their roster in free agency after signing Tyler Bertuzzi on Monday. According to multiple reports, Pat Maroon and Craig Smith have agreed to sign in Chicago. Smith got a one-year deal worth $1 million, per SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman. Marron also got a one-year contract worth $1.3 million, DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported.
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Purple Heart medal returned to family of sergeant who served during World War II
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ahead of celebrating America's independence, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart medal to the son of a man who was a World War II veteran who was a master sergeant serving in the Army Air Corps.Jerome Even witnessed Japanese planes descending on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was on guard duty when the Japanese planes launched their attack.His family recently learned his Purple Heart medal was in a safe deposit box.His son Jim shared his father's story at this ceremony. He served for the duration of the war in the Pacific Theater....
62nd Antique Tractor – Steam Engine Show July 18 – 21
Join us at the WCTA’s 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show!. The Will County Threshermen’s Association’s show offers a captivating journey into the past, showcasing antique engines, steam engines, tractors, and machinery. Visitors can explore the evolution of equipment and witness the transformation of farming practices.
53 arrested, including 9 juveniles, in Lakeview hours after Pride celebrations, police say
Mass arrests took place late Sunday night on the city's North Side as people were reportedly jumping onto cars and throwing bottles at police overnight, hours after the city's Pride parade.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago Pride parade ended around 1 p.m. Sunday, and the mass arrests took place beginning at about 1:23 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Clark Street near Halsted in Lakeview, police said, meaning there was a 10 to 11 hour separation between Pride celebrations and these incidents.Police said a total of 53 people were arrested, including nine juveniles, and...
19-year-old passenger killed, CTA bus driver shot in Bronzeville, Chicago police say
Tire tracks and a knocked over street post are among the few visible signs left at the spot where a CTA bus shooting happened on the South Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened as the bus traveled in the 3400-block of State Street on Monday around 12:14 a.m. in the Bronzeville neighborhood.An altercation broke out onboard the #29 State Street bus as it traveled southbound near 34th street.The driver reported that a passenger pulled a gun and fired on another.A man in his late 20s was shot in the chest and was taken to...
Rockford native who learned from Michelin-star chefs returns home to lead Crave’s kitchen
ROCKFORD — A Rockford native who has spent the past dozen years working with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs in Chicago is returning home to take on the role of executive chef at the future Crave kitchen and cocktails. Miguel Mora will lead the kitchen at...
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