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Miguel Amaya hits his first career grand slam and drives in 5 as the Cubs pound the Tigers 10-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and drove in a personal-best five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Detroit Tigers 10-2 on Thursday to take the three-game series. Justin Steele (4-5) struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings, and the Cubs came away with an easy win as they try to make up ground in the race for the National League’s third wild card. They are 11-7 in August. Amaya provided a huge spark from the ninth spot in the batting order, giving the Cubs a 4-0 lead in the second inning with his drive to left against reliever Kenta Maeda (2-6). He also capped a four-run seventh with an RBI single off the ivy in left-center, though he got thrown out stretching for a double. “It feels amazing,” he said. “It’s something that I dream of as a kid. To make it happen now feels really good, especially for the team. We’ve been having some ups and downs, but we won the series.”
Megan Rapinoe Drops Strong Take About Angel Reese
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese entered the WNBA's break for the Summer Olympics as the only rookie averaging a double-double. Despite a historic start to her rookie season, she's shown signs of improvement throughout the past few games. Since returning from the break about a week ago, Reese ...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Evanston at the DNC: For Schakowsky, pride and joy
The first Democratic National Convention for Evanston’s Jan Schakowsky was in 1984 when Geraldine Ferraro was nominated to run for vice president with Walter Mondale. “Since then, I’ve missed only one,” Schakowsky said. This year – with the event in Chicago – she feels like a...
Laura Jane Grace Shares Video For Cover Of The Sidekicks’ “Baby, Baby”
Chicago punk label Red Scare Industries has put together a very special compilation of songs to celebrate their 20th anniversary. 20 Years Of Dreaming And Scheming features brand new tracks from The Menzingers, Dead To Me, The Falcon, Cobra Skulls, The Holy Mess, Nothington, No Trigger, Sam Russo, Sludgeworth, The Brokedowns, The Bollweevils, Elway, The Lippies and other artists. 20 Years Of Dreaming And Scheming will be out on Friday, September 6.
How TAG University has grown in its 1st year
Chicago-based The Aspen Group is celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Aspen Group University, the company's learning and development programs. TAG University supports the growth of clinicians and business operations across its brands, including Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, according to an Aug. 22 news release. In the...
Mama Fresh & Friends Mom Drop Off Party
Summer vacation is wrapping up and the kids are headed back to school! That means it’s finally time for *mom to get a break. “Mama Fresh” is inviting you to celebrate all of your hard work this summer with the drop off party! It’s a chance to have a drink and unwind with other moms. Jenny, Jenya and Lesley join us with more.
Mobile unit created by Ella French's mom supports Chicago police during DNC
As Chicago braces for another night of protests on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a mobile unit fully stocked with water, snacks and support items will be deployed Thursday evening to help police officers on the ground -- all in memory of a fallen Chicago police officer.
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point...
West Dundee Man Found Dead in Carpentersville, Accidental Fall Suspected
The quiet streets of Carpentersville were disrupted by a somber discovery early Tuesday when the body of a 33-year-old man was found on Main Street hill, just east of Route 31. The man, identified as Matthew Burke from West Dundee, is believed to have died from an accidental fall, as the Kane County Coroner's Office autopsy suggested, according to the Chicago Tribune.
NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, Comcast NBCUniversal grant $227K to 8 local nonprofits
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 has been awarded to eight local nonprofit organizations through the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Since 2018, NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago have provided more than $1.5 million to 47 area nonprofits through the grant program. The competitive grant...
Drag queens take the stage to draw attention to LGBTQ+ threats and urge voter turnout
Oprah Winfrey’s surprise appearance Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention may have received the loudest applause at the United Center. But over at the concert hall Metro in Lakeview, it was difficult to gauge which drag queen got the most roars and dollar bills. The show was organized by Drag PAC, the nation’s first-ever political action committee led by queer entertainers. ...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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