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Reporter distances herself from paper's WNBA headline
There’s often a lot of discussion of local media homerism in sports. But it’s much more unusual to see local media seemingly siding with a visiting team and its star player, and doing so in such a way that some of those involved in their sports coverage have distanced themselves from the decision. That’s happened Read more... The post Reporter distances herself from Sun-Times Caitlin Clark headline and photo choice appeared first on Awful Announcing.
New book traces the fascinating history of Chicago's favorite liquor, Malort
Love it or hate it, Malort is uniquely Chicago and sure to get an intense reaction whenever it's brought out.Now author Josh Noel has written a book about the bitter liquor called "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe joined ABC7 Eyewitness News to talk about some of the surprising things he learned while writing the book, the people and relationships behind it, and how production moved from Florida back to the city most devoted to it - not to mention where it was sold exclusively for more than 30 years.Noel also plans to host a series of readings and events in Chicago and beyond for the new book. You can pre-order "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" on Amazon, IndieBound or through your favorite local bookstore.
A salary-cap deep dive for the Chicago Blackhawks
Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t often see struggles and front office changes.
Disturbing true story behind ‘demon house’ in Netflix’s The Deliverance as ‘3 children possessed’ & even cop convinced
NETFLIX’S new horror movie has a bizarre true story behind it that even convinced police there were evil spirits in a creepy rental home. One family’s experience at a “demon house” in Gary, Indiana, inspired the movie The Deliverance after three children were reportedly possessed in 2012. In November 2011, Indiana mom LaToya Ammons moved […]
Chicago Heights family raises concerns over school bus reliability
A family in Chicago Heights is aiming to raise attention to a lack of reliability for school bus service as their 15-year-old son has struggled to find transportation to school. David Louden, the father of Octavian Louden, said his son was left waiting for a bus that never showed up...
Weekend Break: World’s biggest bounce house in Skokie
SKOKIE, Ill. — WGN’s Christine Flores takes you inside what it looks like in the world’s biggest bounce house at the Skokie Sports Park, where fun for all ages is available over Labor Day Weekend. Through next weekend, families can experience seven massive, inflatable attractions that include a newly-expanded 24,000-square-foot bounce house at the Skokie […]
Hundreds of flights canceled, thousands delayed as Labor Day travel rush begins
Severe weather is threatening the Labor Day weekend travel rush, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 5,000 delayed at major airport hubs in cities like Raleigh, NC, New York and Chicago. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports from Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Experience exceptional sunsets right here in Naperville, now thru October
With the autumnal equinox approaching in September, already a late summer sunset in Naperville provided onlookers with about 30 minutes of breathtaking views early Friday evening on Aug. 30. During the next few weeks, daylight and nighttime will begin to be just about equal, at 12 hours each when summer...
The 48th Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival Location Moved
The 48th annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival slated for this weekend, September 1 st & 2nd , has been relocated to Wheeler Park, 822 North 1st Street (Rt 31) in Geneva, Illinois. *Plus: Sunday Evening. 6-7:30pm Barn Dance & 7:30 – 9pm Spine Tingling Tales. Seven...
Football Recap: Hun Starts off Right with Win over Chicago Mt. Carmel
Hun had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 42-38 W over the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row dating back to last season.
Chicago shooting: Woman shot to death inside vehicle at Little Village gathering ID'd, police say
A woman was shot to death at a gathering on the city's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Little Village neighborhood's 3900-block of West Ogden Avenue just before 12:15 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 58-year-old woman was inside a vehicle at a gathering when someone fired shots from an alley, striking her in the neck, police said.Police said the Chicago Fire Department transported the victim in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Ondrea Monique King of Chicago.There is no one in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updates
3 Cook County men charged in 30-minute crime spree
CICERO, Ill. - Three Cook County men have been charged in connection with a midday crime spree earlier this year. Demetrius Boens, 28, Octavious T. Crockett, 32, both of Chicago, and Joseph Wilson, 27, of Park Forest, have all been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery and aggravated vehicular hijacking, according to a statement from the Cicero Police Department.
The Bears' Tyson Bagent is presented with a unique chance
Rising stars in the Chicago Bears' quarterback room. With the Chicago Bears shaping their initial 53-man roster, the spotlight intensifies on the quarterback cadre, a mix of raw talent and unexpected leadership. At the forefront is Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy victor and this year's first draft pick, already earmarked as the starting quarterback. Yet, the narrative deepens with Tyson Bagent, an undrafted gem from Shepherd University, securing the top backup position-a move that speaks volumes about the team's strategy and Bagent's rapid ascent.
Dolton Officials Exposed for Lavish Spending on Taxpayers' Dime, Scandal Deepens Amidst Transparency Battle
The extravagance of Dolton's officials has been laid bare following a struggle for transparency, with the release of credit card statements exposing tens of thousands of dollars in high-end hotel stays, upscale dining, and various other lavish expenditures — all on the taxpayer's dime. An in-depth review of the records, court-ordered to be released after Dolton repeatedly refused to comply with state transparency laws, reveals a disturbing pattern of grandiose spending that raises eyebrows and the ire of taxpayers.
My car got towed after my daughter was in an accident – I told them not to do it and I have to pay $8k to get it back
A TOW company snagged a disabled vehicle after a school-age daughter was involved in an accident. Now, the mother is speaking out after the towing company asked her to fork over $8,000 for the car removal she didn’t want. “I feel so violated,” an anonymous mom in Chicago told local CBS affiliate WBBM-TV. The woman […]
Driver killed after crashing into sandwich shop in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — A car crashed into a sandwich shop overnight, killing a woman in north suburban Deerfield.First responders arrived at Tony's Subs at 1480 Waukegan Rd around 2 a.m. Saturday and saw the flipped-over car. They found the victim had already died.The impact of the crash knocked out the supports on one side of the restaurant, causing concerns about the building's structural integrity."It was heavy vehicle damage, and the vehicle rolled over, and they struck the building, and building department is being notified," Deputy Chief Ray Larson said. It's unclear what led up to the crash or if any other vehicles were involved.
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