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Watch: Makayla Raap makes a tremendous leap to score the game winning run
Really, what else can be said about this play from Raap, an 11-year-old softball player?. A member of the Athletes HQ team who was playing in a national tournament this weekend, Raap showed some strong softball IQ along with a nifty bit of athleticism to make a spectacular play to win a game for her team. Athletes HQ (based in Elgin, IL) was in a 7-7 game in the bottom of the sixth.
Chicago White Sox see big upside in Okemos shortstop Caleb Bonemer
The Chicago White Sox got an up close view of Caleb Bonemer last summer when he was part of their roster for the Area Code Games. And the Okemos shortstop had a lot of success for a squad White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley said was one of the club's most impactful...
Teenager faces charges after group attacked, robbed 63-year-old man on CTA train
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was charged after a group of people allegedly attacked and robbed a senior citizen on the CTA last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train in the Loop. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are heading towards a break up
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark the 30th consecutive season as a head coach in Billy Donavon’s professional career, a tremendous accomplishment for the future Hall of Famer. Donavon has had a wildly successful career, even though the last four years with the Chicago Bulls have not lived up to expectations.
Bears ‘Will Not Be Signing’ $23 Million Free Agent: Analyst
Veteran center Connor Williams is currently on of the best remaining available free agents, but if one analyst and former longtime NFL scout is to be believed, Williams won’t be signing with the Chicago Bears. Greg Gabriel, who worked as a scout for the Bears for nine years, currently...
Carrie Underwood fans gush ‘you’re such a hottie’ as star wears bejeweled top and short shorts for Chicago show
CARRIE Underwood fans have been left gushing over the country star’s outfit, as she sported a bejeweled top and short shorts. Following her appearance at the Windy City Smoke Out festival in Chicago, fans said Carrie was “such a hottie.” The former American Idol winner posted a series of Instagram photos of her headlining performance […]
MLB Rumors: Cardinals MLB Draft surprise, Tanner Scott asking price, White Sox buzz
It's the hottest time of year for MLB rumors. The MLB Draft is unfolding and the July 30 trade deadline is close on the horizon. Thankfully, FanSided's Robert Murray has all the latest info, which he revealed in the most recent episode of The Baseball Insiders with co-host Adam Wienrib.
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
Person killed after car slams into Lake County Metra train
One person has died in Lake County following a morning collision between a Metra train and a vehicle. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred in Ingleside, near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.
Power Outage Affecting Q Rock Radio
Because of last night’s storm, over 50,000 people are still without power in Will County as of 6 a.m. this morning. The storm also knocked out Q Rock’s transmitter site on the east side of Joliet causing on the over-the-air transmission to be interrupted. Listen online at qrockonline.com.
07/18/24 – Join The Q101 Crew at Aurelio’s Pizza in Geneva and Richton Park!
Join the Q101 crew Thursday at the Aurelio’s Pizza locations at 330 W State St, Geneva, IL from 4pm-5pm AND 3740 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 6pm-7pm for your shot at Live & Stone Temple Pilots tickets!. Look for a new location every Thursday and find us to grab...
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Illinois Rules Of The Road For Pedestrians Might Surprise You
Most residents of Illinois know the rules of the road for driving but did you know there are laws for pedestrians too?. I drive to work early in the morning when it's still dark out. I'm surprised to see so many pedestrians. Many of them are on the street instead of the sidewalk, which doesn't feel safe to me. I'm guessing they don't know the Illinois rules of the road for pedestrians. I was curious so I looked it up.
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Woman shot outside south suburban Amazon facility, police say
Police are investigating a shooting at the Amazon fulfillment center in the south suburbs. Matteson Police said a woman has been wounded in a shooting that happened Sunday night about 9:30 p.m. at the center on Vollmer Road.
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