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What’s a short sale?
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss what a short sale is when it comes to real estate. To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or give Kari a call at 630-673-4586.
NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager
(Reuters) -The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman to be their new general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
PAWS Chicago holding virtual cat adoption event called Meow Mixer
Fans of felines have a chance to give a forever home to a cat Wednesday.PAWS Chicago is hosting a virtual adoption event, called a "Meow Mixer."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAnyone interested can fill out a compatibility quiz to help find them a good match.There are four adoptable cats in foster care right now.SEE ALSO: Wicker Park Fest featuring Pet Fest this yearVisit www.pawschicago.org to reserve a spot to meet the cats.The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.PAWS is working to build no-kill communities that respect and value the life of every cat and dog, according to their website.They also want to end the overpopulation of homeless animals.
Further Point expects to reopen several Foxtrot stores in Chicago
Further Point Enterprises, the investment firm that bought bankrupt urban convenience-store chain Foxtrot’s assets at auction, is planning to reopen at least four of the stores in Chicago. The firm recently applied for liquor licenses at the Wicker Park, Fulton Market, Old Town and Gold Coast former Foxtrot locations,...
iO Fest, Chicago’s Largest Improv Festival, Kicks Off Thursday With Star-Studded Lineup
LINCOLN PARK — iO Theater launches its inaugural iO Fest Thursday, featuring four days of improvisation, sketch and stand-up performances from more than 70 acts, headlined by alumni like Tim Meadows and Matt Walsh. The event, Chicago’s largest improv comedy festival, runs through Sunday at iO Theater, 1501 N....
Double Duty Classic showcases high school standouts, honors Chicago's Negro League Baseball history
CHICAGO - Groundskeepers were out early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday getting ready for the annual Double Duty Classic (DDC). The DDC commemorates the history of Negro League Baseball in Chicago while also showcasing some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. Troy Williams, the...
Sandvik Coromant to Present “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity” at IMTS 2024
Leading cutting tool maker and advanced machining solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will deliver a presentation offering insights on sensor-enabled tooling and the future of manufacturing at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The educational session, titled “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity: How Sensorized Tooling is Driving Manufacturing...
UIC Cross Country and Track & Field Teams Expand Roster with Diverse Talent
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The UIC cross country and track & field teams announced Wednesday the addition of 17 student-athletes to their programs. The Flames will welcome four distance runners on the men’s cross country team, six cross country runners for the women’s team, two male sprinters, four female track athletes, and a high and long jumper. “Our coaching staff is excited with the new additions to our program as we prepare for another competitive year in the Missouri Valley Conference,” said head coach Paul Zavala . We have a very competitive recruiting class looking to represent the Flames…
Black Baseball History Honored in New Exhibit at Chicago Fed Money Museum
A new exhibit has opened that pays homage to the men who played baseball in the Negro National League. Commemorative coins that were produced by the U.S. Mint mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the league and are now on display at the Chicago Fed Money Museum. Dr....
Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston: Beware of solicitors
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Michael Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike explains methods that storm chasers will use to try and scam you after experiencing storm damage to your roof. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The American Baseball Coaches Association released its 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award Wednesday, and the UIC baseball team was honored for the fifth straight season. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, with over 470 collegiate programs from all division levels honored in 2024.
Groups release plan for South Side riverwalk
A group of community organizations representing neighborhoods along the South Branch of the Chicago River is looking to build a riverwalk that would go from Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park to Western Avenue. The South Branch Connectivity Project Framework Plan, which was unveiled at the McKinney Park branch library,...
Three Medical Students Named Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows
Three Feinberg medical students have been named 2024-2025 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows, as part of a program to support the design and implementation of innovative projects to address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities. Second-year medical student Brian Carter, JD, and fourth-year medical students Ateh Fonteh and Katie Owens...
The Jibarito Stop celebrates 10 years in Pilsen
On this week's Win With Women, Fox 32's Anita Blanton sat down with small business owner Ana Rodriguez to learn about her success with The Jibarito Stop. Rodriguez started her business as a food truck in 2012 and expanded just three years later.
Maisha Handy Named President of the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago
Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 40 percent of whom are women.
The Surprising Chicago Roots Of Bird Girl, The Statue That Became Synonymous With Savannah
THE LOOP — The image is everywhere at Goodman Theatre these days: on posters, on the program cover, dotting the lobby with several Insta-ready cardboard cutouts. The stoic girl with her cocked head stands there, her arms outstretched, each upturned palm supporting a shallow bowl. She is Bird Girl,...
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