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Report: Bears Should Trade For Disgruntled All-Pro Tackle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is reportedly “very far apart” on a long-term contract extension with the team. Wirfs is set to make $18.6 million in 2024 and is looking to become the highest-paid offensive lineman. With the 25-year-old Super Bowl Champion heading into the final year of his contract, the Chicago Bears should be inclined to trade for his services.
The Emerson sold for more than $60M
The Emerson Apartments building, located at 1135 Westgate St., sold for $60,250,000 on July 1. VA8 Emerson, LLC of Irvine, California, purchased the 20-story building from LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC. The real estate transfer tax, or how much money the Village of Oak Park receives from the sale, is $482,000. The seller fronts that bill, according to Oak Park’s finance department. In Oak Park, the transfer tax is $8 per $1,000 of the sale price.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams fights through training camp’s early ups and downs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has experienced some ups and downs during his first eight days of training camp. Despite his occasional struggles, the first pick of the 2024 draft from Southern California believes he’s making progress. “I think I’m on track...
Bears great Steve McMichael gets his Hall of Fame moment as he battles ALS
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael always had that big and boisterous persona and a willingness to say whatever was on his mind, so it’s no stretch to think the Chicago Bears great’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would have been one to remember. “He would cut a scorcher,” his wife Misty McMichael said. “He would have been amazing.” McMichael is in the advanced stages of ALS and won’t be able to make the trip from Homer Glen, Illinois, to Canton, Ohio, for his induction Saturday. He lost his ability to move and speak, though he will deliver a brief and heartfelt message he put together through an eye-gaze device: “Hello Chicago. Thank you, Chicago.” The 66-year-old McMichael is part of a seven-member class that includes former Bears Devin Hester and Julius Peppers.
Bears Sign Ex-Browns RB, Make Crafty Roster Move With Rookie
The Chicago Bears have added a new running back to the mix at training camp, using a crafty maneuver to clear room for him to join their 90-man roster. According to the NFL’s official transaction wire for July 28, the Bears signed former Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton to their roster on Sunday. They also received an international roster exemption from the league for rookie and Australian native Tory Taylor, meaning he does not count against their 90-man roster total.
Cicero Plans to Construct Green Alleys as Residents Call for Flood Prevention Action
The Town of Cicero is planning to construct 14 green alleys designed to reduce flooding, a persistent issue Cicero residents deal with during rain events. The project is part of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago’s stormwater management program, which uses various stormwater control measures, including green infrastructure, to reduce flooding.
Naperville Sports Weekly Season 17 Athlete Antics
Now that Season 17 of Naperville Sports Weekly is in the books, let’s revisit some of the most entertaining interview and pregame moments and antics from the 2023-24 athletic year! Check out the funniest moments from interviews, pregame, postgame where our local athletes got in on the fun with our NSW reporters!
Frustrated Little Village community holds prayer vigil for wounded father, infant
A prayer vigil focused on a father and his infant son who were both shot in the Little Village neighborhood over the weekend. A small group prayed together near 26th and Whipple after a man, 21, and his baby son were shot there Saturday afternoon.
Oswego man identified in deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle County coroner says
A father died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.The incident was reported about 4:30 p.m. at Illinois Canyon in the park. Police remained on the scene into Saturday evening.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAlbert Cramer, 38, of Oswego was identified as the man who died, according to the LaSalle County coroner.Cramer is survived by his four daughters, two granddaughters and his wife of 10 years.What caused the fall was not immediately clear, and ABC7 Chicago is working to find out more about the victim.Authorities said no foul play is suspected in his death.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois
(The Center Square) – As more revelations arise about a Chinese company that plans to build a battery plant in Kankakee County, opposition is building. Gotion is slated to receive over $8 billion in federal and state subsidies for its Manteno, Illinois, plant. The company plans to build a facility in Michigan as well, where Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, took part in a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. ...
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