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Former Illini Football Lineman Rising Up Chicago Bears Depth Chart
Former Illini Football lineman, Keith Randolph, signed as an undrafted free agent with the hometown Chicago Bears. As it stands right now, Randolph has risen to the third string of the defensive tackle spot for the Chicago Bears. If Randolph can stick onto the roster, he will develop some valuable experience and hopefully stick onto an NFL Roster for an extended period of time. Players like Jake Hansen, Delshawn Phillips, and Tony Adams are all former undrafted Illini who have found homes on an NFL roster.
Justin Fields trade is already trending toward the Bears' benefit in training camp
A few months back, the Justin Fields era officially ended in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears dealt their former first-round quarterback to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. It was a foregone conclusion. The Bears were drafting Caleb Williams and building the team around...
Travelers at Midway airport react to Southwest Airlines' new seating policy
CHICAGO - Southwest Airlines is doing away with a boarding model that has set the company apart for more than 50 years. The Dallas-based airline – that took flight in 1967 – is saying "farewell" to its open-seating model. Along with booking your flight, passengers will soon be...
70th annual DuPage County Fair showcases the festival’s largest Ferris wheel
The DuPage County Fair is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and to get the weekend rolling, the fairgrounds is home to the biggest Ferris wheel ever seen at the fair. “We have all the large, spectacular rides for the very seasoned carnival ride-goers, and then we have a bunch...
Cardinals Urged to Make Blockbuster Trade With Rival Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals need an outfield bat and there’s a division rival with one available. Chicago Cubs fans, look away. Cody Bellinger could be a perfect fit for the Cardinals as they angle for a National League wild-card berth, and that’s exactly what ESPN’s David Schoenfield urged.
Grade the trade: Bulls embrace tank in big proposed trade with Warriors
The Chicago Bulls have chosen an offseason path with a familiar destination. They’ve traded away veterans, which might lead you to think they were rebuilding, but have they done enough to truly get in the mix for Cooper Flagg?. There are still plenty of terrible teams in the Eastern...
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
Chicago’s elected school board races are narrowing as candidates are kicked off ballot
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The race for Chicago’s first elected school board is narrowing.Five candidates are off the ballot for the election on Nov. 5, including three candidates who withdrew their names. The Chicago Board of Elections voted Friday to remove two others — Brenda Delgado from District 6 and Felipe “Phil” Luna Jr. from District 7 — after challenges to the signatures they collected to run for office.To get on the ballot, hopefuls had to collect at least 1,000 valid signatures from registered voters in their districts. Challenges...
The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade Trent Williams to the Chicago Bears
In more drama coming from the San Francisco 49ers, offensive lineman Trent Williams is holding out of training camp alongside Brandon Aiyuk. Unlike Aiyuk, Williams isn’t seeking an extension to his current contract but is looking for guaranteed money. At this point in his career, Williams knows any given snap could be his last, yet he remains arguably the best tackle in the league. Williams, who just turned 36 years old, has three seasons left on his contract, but none of it is guaranteed. He is scheduled to make solid money over the next three years, with base salaries of $20.05 million, $22.5 million, and $32.21 million, respectively, putting him near the top of the market. However, he wants reassurance. If the 49ers cannot make that happen, the Chicago Bears should consider a deal to bring Williams in to protect Caleb Williams‘ blindside.
Caleb Williams' Insane Patrick Mahomes-esque Pass Breaks The Internet
Last week, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears kicked off their 2024 NFL training camp for the upcoming season. Williams is already making highlight plays, and his most recent one may be his best as it looked very similar to a tough throw Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick ...
Strange Earthquake Just Hit this O’Fallon, Illinois Neighborhood
When it comes to New Madrid Fault earthquakes, I think I've now seen it all. There was just a tremor that shook a neighborhood in O'Fallon, Illinois Saturday morning. I had to do a double-take when I saw this earthquake appear on the USGS earthquake map this morning. It was a 2.4 magnitude quake in a subdivision in O'Fallon, Illinois and it's been confirmed by a USGS seismologist. It was centered here.
2024 NV5 Invitational purse, winner’s share, Korn Ferry Tour prize money payout
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 NV5 Invitational purse is set for $1,000,000, with...
Morris Police Officer Markusic Named Finalist For Illinois Officer of the Year
A Morris Police Officer was recently honored as a state finalist. Morris Police Officer Derek Zumbahlen was in our studios on Friday talking about Officer Sarah Markusic receiving nominations for Illinois Officer of the Year. Your browser does not support the audio element. Morris Police Chief Alices Steffes said Officer...
Recap: Rookies Guide Team Romero to 5-1 Victory Over Team Alexander
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Team Romero used two hits and three runs batted in from rookie outfielder Claire Davidson and a complete game effort from fellow newcomer Lexi Kilfoyl to secure a 5-1 victory over Team Alexander to complete Friday night’s season-opening Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.
Hot Wheels Legends Tour coming to Chicago area in Morris
The world's largest traveling car show is coming to the Chicago area this weekend.The Hot Wheels Legends Tour gives custom car builders the chance to have their creations turned into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 was joined in studio Friday by Hot Wheels lead designer Eric Han.He explained what the tour is, the judging process, and the process of turning a real car into a toy car.The video interview can be viewed in the video player above.The Hot Wheels Legends Tour event starts at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Walmart on Route 6 in Morris, Illinois.
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