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Dennis Quaid Takes to the Chicago Stage for a One-Night-Only Concert This Friday
Video: Dennis Quaid speaks with WTTW News reporter Angel Idowu about his upcoming Chicago concert. (WTTW News) Over the course of his career, Dennis Quaid has been known as a film star, acting in everything from “The Parent Trap” to “The Right Stuff.”. Now, he’s taking to...
Suburban man arrested for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in road rage incident: police
CHICAGO - A suburban man is behind bars for fatally shooting a 3-year-old boy during a road rage incident in September 2022, according to Chicago police. Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti announced Govanni Hernandez's arrest during a press conference on Thursday. Hernandez, 32, is charged with the following:. One felony...
Beloved former Cub joining broadcast for next homestand
From 2015-20, Jon Lester made an indelible mark on Chicago Cubs fans. In his six years with the team, the lefthander went 77-44 with a 3.64 ERA and 940 strikeouts during the best run the franchise has had in a century. Lester’s playoff performances also stand out, as he allowed 20 runs in 70 total Read more... The post Jon Lester joining Marquee Network for next Cubs homestand appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Family Of Auburn Gresham Pastor Found In River Demands Investigators ‘Leave No Stone Unturned’
AUBURN GRESHAM — A plume of blue and silver balloons graced the sky Wednesday in Auburn Gresham as family and friends celebrated the late Rev. Warren Beard and demanded officials more aggressively investigate his death. The South Side pastor went missing July 2 after last being seen in suburban...
Montez Sweat was ‘angry’ when he was traded from Commanders to Bears
The Washington Commanders had always planned to extend the contract of 2019 first-round pick Montez Sweat. Throughout his first four seasons, Sweat was solid and dependable. But he always left you wanting a little bit more. Last season, the Commanders decided to move on from Sweat, sending him to the Chicago Bears at the NFL trade deadline. Why? Washington was going nowhere in the last year of an old regime and its first year under new ownership. It also helped that the Bears’ offer of a second-round pick would be a top-40 pick. Sweat’s situation was different than Chase Young’s situation. The Commanders...
Chicago’s chief procurement officer out as City Council passes severance agreement
Chicago’s chief procurement officer is out after the City Council approved a package facilitating her departure, but Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t say how much in taxpayer money the city is paying for her to leave. Johnson said the department run by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointee Aileen Velazquez has long been a “sore spot” for the city after all 50 aldermen backed the resignation deal ...
Angel Reese Publicly Calls Out Chennedy Carter For Unexpected Snub
The Chicago Sky recently picked up a 93-85 victory against the Las Vegas Aces to cap off the first half of the WNBA season. Following the big-time win, rookie Angel Reese sent a public message to Sky teammate Chennedy Carter. Carter posted on X, saying, "Good morning chenfolks," and ...
Chicago Mourns Passing of Pioneering Police Officer Malcolm Woo at 79
The Chicago community is mourning the loss of one of its trailblazing law enforcement officers, Malcolm Woo, who passed away on July 8 due to heart complications at the age of 79. As one of the first Chinese Americans to don the Chicago police uniform in 1969, Woo's career spanned nearly three decades and set a precedent for diversity within the force. According to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times, Woo began his service as a beat cop in predominantly Black neighborhoods and later took up undercover assignments, utilizing his unique appearance that transcended ethnic identification.
7 Arrested in ‘Large-Scale’ Drug Trafficking Bust
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Seven people have been arrested in what Brown County authorities call the dismantling of a “large-scale drug trafficking organization.”. Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain said the Brown County Drug Task Force along with several police agencies across Northeast Wisconsin including the FBI and DEA, spent six months on the investigation.
Caleb Williams asked Bears to pay him as an LLC
Caleb Williams has finally signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears. What took so long? Williams’ representatives were reportedly making some unprecedented requests for his contract before he put his name on the dotted line. Williams was still participating in rookie and team activities, but he hadn’t signed...
Alpha Phi Alpha, a prominent Black fraternity, moves to bar transgender members
Alpha Phi Alpha, one of the most prominent historically Black fraternities in the country, has taken a first step toward barring transgender members. Delegates to the fraternity’s constitutional convention, held Wednesday through Sunday in Chicago, voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of a bylaw amendment limiting membership to “naturally born” males, sources told GLAAD. A spokesman for Alpha Phi Alpha, reached by The Advocate, had no comment.
IDPH reports Illinois’ first human case of West Nile in 2024
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2024 has been announced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The West Nile virus is passed on through the bite of a typical mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Symptoms usually don’t show in people, but can include […]
Cook County Donates Clothing Items to New Life Center
Cook County donates nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing from the former Oak Forest Campus to New Life Center to support migrant relief efforts. (Chicago, IL) – Today, the Cook County Department of Facilities Management delivered a donation of nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing to New Life Center to support the “New Vecinos” team, which provides resources for new arrivals.
Outside Chicago: New Go-To Resource For Getting Outdoors In Suburban Cook County
It’s the new go-to resource to find the best places to hike, bike, camp and explore nature – all in places closer than you think. Arthur Mathews from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and Krista Elam from the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development sat down with us to share what Outside Chicago is all about.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
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