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This Week in Politics: New York politicians head to the DNC
The Democratic National Convention will get underway next week in Chicago, and several prominent New York elected officials are heading there too. WNYC's Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim join Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview. Jon covers Albany and Liz covers city government.
Dark Matter is coming back for a second season on Apple TV Plus
The multiverse of Apple TV Plus’ Dark Matter is about to get bigger as the show heads into its second season. Apple announced on Friday that Dark Matter, Blake Crouch’s adaptation of his own 2016 novel about a physicist who gets sucked into multiple alternate realities, has been renewed for a new batch of episodes.
Mayor Johnson says Chicago is ready for the DNC, predicting a safe convention
The Democratic National Convention that begins on Monday will mark the 26th time the city of Chicago has hosted a Democratic or Republican Party National Convention since 1860, and Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city is ready.
Pickleball, Golf Club Planned for Highland Park
A new 23,000-square-foot indoor pickleball and golf club is slated to open later this year in Chicago’s North Shore. Cushman & Wakefield represented locally-based DINX Social Club in leasing its first location at 1931 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, Illinois. DINX Social Club is poised to become an...
Paul Lisnek on Kamala Harris’ proposed economic plan, the DNC & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ proposed economic plan, the DNC in Chicago, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
Seiya Suzuki hits a game-ending single as the Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, on Friday. Ian Happ began the 10th on second as the automatic runner. Chad Green (3-3) walked Michael Busch before Suzuki lined a 2-2 pitch into left field.
Chicago man charged in Downers tobacco shop break-in
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a Downers Grove tobacco shop. Tharin Moore, 35, a resident of the 9600 block of South Emerald, was charged with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony. Class 2 felonies are punishable by three to seven years...
Robert homers twice on 4-hit night, lowly White Sox end Astros' streak with 5-4 victory
HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered twice and had a season-high four hits along with four RBIs in the Chicago White Sox’s 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. “They’ve been fighting really hard,” Chicago interim manager Grady Sizemore said. “I told them these last five games or so, they have been playing great and just to keep it up and good things will happen and they showed up again tonight and really battled and fought hard.” The majors-worst White Sox (30-93) won for the second time in four games, snapping the AL West-leading Astros’ season-best winning streak at eight games. “This was a pretty big game for us,” White Sox starter Garrett Crochet said. “With not ... any playoff aspirations, I think that one of our MOs is well let’s screw it up for everyone else and we knew that the Astros were on the heater. So this one definitely feels good.”
Everyone made the same joke about Bulls’ latest free agent signing
1990s baseball fans are getting an unexpected treat from the NBA this week. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Friday that the Chicago Bulls are signing free agent big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. Charania adds that Lofton is getting a one-year deal and will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in... The post Everyone made the same joke about Bulls’ latest free agent signing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Unique offerings during the DNC: Exhibits, themed cocktails and more
While the Democratic National Convention won't be open to the public when it comes to Chicago, there will be some ways to get in on the fun. The downtown hotel has created a replica of the Oval Office right in the lobby. The Blackstone is actually known as the "hotel of presidents," because they’ve hosted 13 presidents over the years. So they wanted to do something special.
Elwood has your Tickets to see +LIVE+ & Stone Temple Pilots!
Listen for Elwood’s Rock ‘n Roll Nooner for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see +LIVE+ & Stone Temple Pilots – The Jubilee Tour with special guests Soul Asylum. They will be at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Wednesday, September 11th. For...
"Late Show With Stephen Colbert" host visits Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Stephen Colbert is in town enjoying the sights of Chicago, here for the Democratic National Convention before he hosts the Late Show from the Auditorium Theatre next week.Second City seems like a logical first stop for chatting with Kelly Leonard."One of my first hires was Stephen Colbert."He remembers Colbert when he used to work at the box office and sold t-shirts."He held the record for the most sold t-shirts for like twenty years, and he's not happy that that record was broken. I will tell you that," Leonard said. "Presently, he is not inside the building."Maybe social media...
Woodlawn community rallies to disrupt eviction of longtime resident
CHICAGO – Members of the community are rallying around a third-generation family facing eviction from a home in the Woodlawn neighborhood. More than a dozen people showed up to the 6100 block of South Greenwood Avenue Friday in support of a woman who claims she was wrongfully evicted following a multi-year saga and battle with […]
Migrant who skipped out on Chicago gun case fled to Denver, robbed jewelry store with Venezuelan street gang: report
CHICAGO — A Venezuelan migrant featured in a CWBChicago story about the performance of our city’s ShotSpotter system was part of an armed Venezuelan street gang that violently robbed a Denver jewelry store, the New York Post reports. As we told you in our May 21 story, Jan...
Recap: Early Surge Allows Team Palacios to Prevail Over Team Kilfoyl
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Corner infielder Sam Fischer recorded two hits and drove in four runs as Team Palacios opened Week Four of the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season with an 8-5 victory over Team Kilfoyl at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on Friday evening. Fischer, who tallied 200...
Caleb Williams Unusual Encounter With Music Sensation Leaves Fans Intrigued
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams shared a somewhat odd moment with music and rap sensation Lil Durk after practice on Friday. The two snapped a picture together, which is an awesome moment between two very powerful people in their respective careers, yet they appear to be holding ...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as storms move into area
Note: Severe storms have since moved out of the area. Get the latest weather updates from the NBC 5 Storm Team here. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as a system of storms with the potential of gusty winds and hail moves into the region.
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