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NFL makes major moves against Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears rookie star quarterback Caleb Williams finally signed his rookie contract this week after a long delay. It seems that the delay is a result of the rookie attempting some rather creative tax strategies, but the NFL seems to have shut them down. According to a report from NFL...
‘Plastic Free July’ aims to reduce waste and tackle pollution
The movement is as much about lobbying corporations and governments as it is about individual responsibility. Plastic Free July is a movement that sets out to address the skyrocketing rise of plastic waste in the city, suburbs, lakes — even in us. That’s right, even our bodies have microplastics in them.
Pro-Elite Challenge East 2024: Tournament Recap (Men’s Division)
Chicago and Boston come out of the gate swinging. July 17, 2024 by Edward Stephens in Recap with 0 comments. Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2024 club ultimate season is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season.
Promoting & Improving Circularity With Composting
One local organization is improving how waste is handled in our local ecosystem with a more sustainable and equitable food system. The Urban Canopy offers composting services across the city and suburbs. The goal is to encourage people to care about circularity and start composting. Alex Poltorka joins us with more.
2024 Draft Report: What the data says about White Sox college draftees
As data and analysis becomes more prevalent in college baseball, the more observers know about college players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Thanks to great resources at 6-4-3 Charts and D1Baseball.com, I combed through the Chicago White Sox college draftees’ data to identify key metrics that help explain why they were selected, or what these prospects need to work on in the minors.
Urgent Search for Missing Elderly Man, William Kemp, in Chicago
The Chicago community is thrown into concern as the police department has issued a report on the disappearance of an 81-year-old African-American male, William Kemp, who was last seen on July 15th in the vicinity of 106th and Drew, his last known contact before seemingly vanishing without a trace. The Chicago Police Department, urgently seeking any leads that could help in locating Kemp, urged anyone with information to come forward.
1 wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, Illinois State Police say
One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday night, Illinois State Police said.The shooting took place in the northbound lanes near Canal Street at about 8:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said one person was transported to a hospital with injuries from a gunshot.Northbound lanes were shut down at about 10:40 p.m. as police investigated the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024Further details were not immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s National Hot Dog Day! Central Illinois is home to some of the best dogs, bratwursts, sausages, corn dogs and frankfurters around. You can find some of the best places to get a dog in the area based on Google review scores below:. Peoria...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Youth vote targeted at ‘party-agnostic’ event during GOP convention
A few dozen high school and college students gathered Wednesday a half-mile away from the Republican National Convention to discuss how to communicate and organize around their vision for the future. The post Youth vote targeted at ‘party-agnostic’ event during GOP convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Citing recent Supreme Court ruling, Madigan attorneys want majority of corruption charges dismissed
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 corruption counts in light of a US Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, James Snyder.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies, pleasant temps ahead
CHICAGO - A quiet night is expected in Chicago on Wednesday with cool temperatures and mostly clear skies. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunny skies will return Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. The heat keeps climbing on Friday, with warmer...
The Rise of Private Equity in the Trade Show Industry
CHICAGO — Merger and acquisition activity has been heating up in the trade show and exhibition space post-pandemic with outside investors coming in and consolidation throughout the industry. To understand more about the M&A trends being seen and the investment and funding landscape, Trade Show Executive talked with Arc...
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