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WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Used Two Words To Describe Angel Reese At Olympics Party
Angel Reese posted photos of her outfit at the "Prelude to the Olympics" party in Paris, France. Following the release of her post, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie commented on the slideshow, sending a supportive message to the rookie. The Chicago Sky forward captioned the photo by tagging Louis ...
Student Drivers Deliver Pizza to Blood Drive
Impact Life Blood Center held its most-recent Blood Drive in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison High School Driver Education Instructor/Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz supplied this press release and photograph. He and Blood Drive Co-Advisor Annie Knie provide refreshments at the drives. Key Club members have the opportunity to volunteer at, and/or organize, the events.
Disco Chicken offers late-night eats, rooftops views in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new restaurant with electronic music vibes, late-night hours and rooftop views has opened in downtown. Disco Chicken, 212 E. State St., is the latest venture from chef and restaurateur Paul Sletten. He also owns Abreo and Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails in downtown as well as the Bad Humor ice cream truck, VeeDubs mobile cocktail bar and the food truck version of Disco Chicken that launched five years ago.
Free Jazz For World Peace Comes To South Shore Community Garden Saturday
SOUTH SHORE — Creating and maintaining peace is like improvising music: You want to bring your unique perspectives and personality to the table, while leaving room for others to do the same. That’s the message behind this weekend’s Free Jazz for World Peace concert, which is 6:30 p.m. Saturday...
Knox County property transfers for July 18-24, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of July 18-24, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
CPD searching for suspects involved in attack on Red Line train
Police say the offenders approached the victim on a Red Line train near the Morse stop on, sprayed a chemical at the person, and then beat them before taking their property. The incident took place shortly after midnight on July 19.
Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Keith Lee's online food reviews garner millions of views and help spotlight small, struggling restaurants around the country—his boost to those restaurants has widely become known as the Keith Lee effect.This week, the Last Vegas-based Lee made an unannounced visit to restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview community that has been having a hard time—and the impact was immediate.Amici is a relatively new restaurant located at 3933 N. Broadway—in a narrow storefront at the front of a blond brick building located right where Broadway splits off from Clarendon Avenue. Most recently before Amici, the storefront housed a Harold's Chicken—and...
Behind the mind-boggling birthday workouts Chicago Bears' QB Tyson Bagent does with friends
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears overhauled their offense this offseason. Through all those changes, the Bears could have opted for a veteran quarterback to place behind Caleb Williams as a mentor. The Bears did not go that route, placing their trust in second-year quarterback Tyson Bagent. The thought...
Miller Park Zoo set to open historic animal building for first time since 2020
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomington’s Miller Park Zoo is reopening the historic Katthoefer Animal Building to the public. The building was closed to visitors in March 2020 because the big cats, primates, and members of the weasel family...
WIFR rolls out new look, name change
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As WIFR-TV approaches 60 years of news excellence, 23 WIFR will now be known as just WIFR. This new brand is a nod to the past and a look to the future - showcasing the WIFR team’s commitment to being your #1 choice for local news in the stateline.
16-year-old dead, man in 'grave condition' after gunman opens fire in Brighton Park
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was killed, and a man was wounded after being shot in Brighton Park Friday morning. At about 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were on the street in the 2500 block of West 46th Street when an unknown SUV approached them, police said.
Historic Lexington 'castle' hits the auction block
A historic home in Lexington will be sold by auction after sitting on the market for nearly a year. The 1898 Victorian mansion at 10 N. Spencer St., known as "The Castle," was originally built for David Hyatt Van Dolah, an aristocrat best known as a broker of French horses.
Heavy police presence on Chicago's Southwest Side
CHICAGO - There was a heavy police presence in Brighton Park Friday morning. SkyFOX was over the scene in the 4600 block of South Rockwell Street around 11:30 a.m. At this time, it is unknown what caused the heavy police response. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Garrett Crochet to NL West in 5-Player Swap
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent more than $1 billion this past winter to make themselves a World Series contender. As the July 30 trade deadline approaches, they’re also expected to be one of MLB’s most active buyers. Could Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet be an option to fortify the pitching staff?
South Side cheerleading squad to perform in Bud Billiken Parade thanks to generous donation
CHICAGO – A South Side cheerleading squad was all smiles Thursday thanks to a big donation that will help keep their dreams of performing in the Bud Billiken Parade afloat. The Chi-Town cats have called the South Side home for decades and they’ve routinely been part of the best back-to-school bash on the block. The […]
Chicago Cubs Trade for Outfield Depth Before Deadline
The Cubs have made a trade, but it's not as exciting as it sounds. The trade involves acquiring Gilberto Celestino, a minor league outfielder, with no significant return listed, indicating a modest deal, possibly for cash. Gilberto Celestino, 25, is hitting .271/.348/.356/88 wRC+ this season. Celestino has primarily been at...
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