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Rock Island Grand Prix course change gives access to businesses during construction
The Rock Island Grand Prix will see its first course change ever this year to avoid local construction meant to revitalize the downtown. It will provide unique challenges to long-time racers. “The interesting thing will be we’ve raced the same track for 28 years and now no one will have...
Rockford blood center giving away free travel mugs in exchange for donations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rock River Valley Blood Center says donations are lagging behind demand and is offering free insulated travel mugs to encourage residents to give. According to the Blood Center, it needs 800 donations a week to keep up with demand, but last month it only received 300 donations, one of the […]
$1.3M ice plant coming to Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Civic Center is getting an ice-cold addition in the next couple of years. On Friday, Peoria Civic Center spokesperson Kelsey Martin confirmed the authority board approved the $1.3 million purchase for the ice plant. She said the ice plant is set to be installed...
Soccer Game Preview: Joliet Catholic Hits the Road
Joliet Catholic and Morris are an even 4-4 against one another since August of 2017, but likely not for long. The Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers will square off against the Morris Redskins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped with close wins against their previous opponents. Joliet Catholic...
Skidding White Sox drop 9th in row, tie 1970 team with record 106 losses
Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3 on Saturday night, handing Chicago its 106th loss to tie a franchise record.
Community gathers to recognize American labor movement during annual Labor Day parade in Pullman
CHICAGO — Early Labor Day celebrations kicked off in the Pullman neighborhood on Saturday, an area deeply rooted in America’s labor movement. Paradegoers enjoyed candy and freebies as they cheered on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside a multitude of unions, businesses, elected officials and community members who marched down Cottage Grove Avenue. “Just supporting everybody, […]
Amazing Caitlin Clark photo gets the meme treatment
One photo from Caitlin Clark’s masterpiece of a game Friday against the Chicago Sky has made quite an impression on social media. The Indiana Fever guard put on arguably the best performance of her burgeoning WNBA career in a 100-81 victory over the Sky at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. Clark finished with a stat... The post Amazing Caitlin Clark photo gets the meme treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Crazy Stat Backs Up Accusations Chicago Sky Have Been Targeting Caitlin Clark
Seemingly every time she’s played the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark takes a beating. Chicago has been accused on more than one occasion of targeting Clark specifically, and it did nothing to help its case in Friday’s 100-81 loss when the team was assessed two Flagrant 1 ...
UW-Whitewater college gymnast from Plainfield fatally shot in Wisconsin, police say
A woman from the southwest suburbs was fatally shot Friday night inside an apartment in Wisconsin.The victim was a gymnast attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 11:54 p.m. at an apartment in the 100 block of West Whitewater Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the Whitewater Police Department said.A 21-year-old woman was allegedly shot multiple times by a male suspect who was known to her, police said. There was an physical altercation between the woman and the man inside the apartment before the shooting.Officers discovered the woman dead at the...
Cubs get last laugh after trash talk from disgruntled former pitcher
At the end of the day, baseball is a business. This needs to be the mindset of every player and front office member at all times. The owners are in the business to make money, however they can. That means that they will trade away players or prospects without batting an eye if they think it will make them more money in the long run.
The Denver Broncos Will Trade Zach Wilson to the Chicago Bears
As the Chicago Bears look to solidify their quarterback depth behind their prized rookie, Caleb Williams, one intriguing option could be Zach Wilson, currently with the Denver Broncos. Wilson, a former top prospect who showed promise during the Broncos’ preseason, may be on the move again—and the Bears could be an ideal landing spot.
Chicago police warning Bronzeville residents about series of car break-ins
Chicago police are warning people about a series of car break-ins in the city's Bronzeville neighborhood.The thefts began on Aug. 14. Police said the thieves break a side window before taking items from inside the car.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe thefts happened at the following times and locations:4600-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 14-15 and between the hours of 6:40 p.m. and 1:20 a.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 23-24 and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue on Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m.4500-block of South Calumet Avenue between the dates of Aug. 25-26 and between the hours of 9:20 p.m. and 7 a.m.4500-block of South Martin Luther King Drive on Aug. 26 between the hours of 12 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.4600-block of South Calumet Avenue on Aug. 26 at 2:36 a.m.The suspects wear all black clothing.Police asked anyone with information to call them at 312-747-8384.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Nico Hoerner helps the surging Cubs rally for a 5-3 win over the sloppy Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday for their fifth straight win. Javier Assad pitched six innings of three-run ball as Chicago won for the eighth time in nine games overall. The Cubs (70-66), who are trying to make up ground in the race for the last NL wild card, went 18-8 in August. “We have given ourselves a chance to play games in September that count and mean something,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “It took a really good month and it’s going to take another great month. I am proud of the guys for putting together a great stretch of baseball and give ourselves a chance here.” José Tena went 3 for 3 for Washington, and Andrés Chaparro connected for his second career homer.
Search underway after teen girl injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Lake County, Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — Authorities in Lake County, Indiana, are warning residents to keep their homes and vehicles locked as deputies search for the person responsible for stabbing a teen girl in an apparent random attack at a baseball game in Lowell on Saturday. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies said in a Facebook post the stabbing unfolded around […]
Bulls payroll for 2024-25 and beyond: Chicago's rebuild will be challenging
The Chicago Bulls are now being mentioned among the rebuilding teams, although they still haven’t even solidly committed to that. The Bulls have traded veteran contracts to kickstart things, but didn’t get the draft assets most rebuilding teams are looking for, instead settling for Josh Giddey and a bunch of scraps.
Soccer Game Recap: Rolling Meadows Victorious
Rolling Meadows won the last time they faced Bradley-Bourbonnais, and things went their way on Saturday too. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Rolling Meadows Mustangs who were credited with the win. The Rolling Meadows Mustangs got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers' five. The Mustangs' winning goal came courtesy of Kalvin Lagunas.
4-Team Bulls Trade Pitch Lands 4-Player Haul Featuring Former All-Rookie
The roster that the Chicago Bulls enter the 2024-25 season with may not look the same by the campaign’s end. The Bulls have explored trade options for two-time All-Star Zach LaVine since the 2023 trade deadline but have encountered a barren trade market. They cannot fully lean into their current youth movement with him – or teammate Nikola Vucevic – on the roster.
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