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NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series drivers are scheduled to practice and qualify Saturday in Chicago. The Xfinity Series will follow with its race at 3:30 p.m. ET, with all the action live on NBC and Peacock. Chicago Street Course. Weather. Saturday: Partly cloudy skies throughout the afternoon with a high...

Saturday NASCAR schedule at the Chicago Street Race

Kyle Larson won the pole at the buzzer in qualifying for the Chicago Street Race. Larson notched his fifth pole of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season for Sunday’s (July 7) Grant Park 165 in his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after nailing a lap of 90.168 mph. Larson was the final driver to lay down a time in the final round of qualifying.

Kyle Larson Wins 5th Pole of 2024 at Chicago

CHICAGO — Julie Giese held the microphone at the top level of one of Chicago’s famed double-decker buses on a sun-splashed Friday afternoon, pointing out the landmarks and the second-year revisions to the street course that weaves its way through Grant Park’s downtown greenery. She is in her second year as the president of the Chicago Street Race Weekend and its many logistical challenges, but she doubles as a knowledgeable tour guide.

Chicago Street Race enters second year

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Shane van Gisbergen may be the favorite to win Sunday's Grant Park 165, but Kyle Larson has something to say about that. Larson topped the charts in Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series practice session on the streets of Chicago, with van Gisbergen — the defending winner of the Grant Park 165 — coming home second. While two veterans took the top two spots, 21-year-old Ty Gibbs was third fastest in practice, with Daniel Suarez and Alex Bowman rounding out the top five. Bubba Wallace's road-course struggles have been well documented, but the driver of the No. 23 Camry was sixth fastest on Saturday, with...

Kyle Larson edges out Shane van Gisbergen for top spot in Cup Series practice in Chicago

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Wilmington, NC

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According to a report by News Observer, Wilmington ranks No. 1 on a list of cities that attracted new residents last year, according to results published Monday, Jan. 2. To create the list, the moving company United Van Lines said it studied more than 100,000 shipments that took place throughout 2022. About 30 to 40% of those customers also filled out surveys, in which they shared demographic information and their reasons for relocating, according to information shared with McClatchy News.

People flocked to this North Carolina city in 2022. So much so, it topped national list

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Kansas City, MO

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Smaks, not to be confused with Smaxx in downtown Kansas City, first opened on Johnson Drive in Kansas in 1956. Smaks was known for its hamburgers, shakes, and hand-dipped onion rings. Through four decades, the hamburger chain spread into seven states.

Cooking up history: the legacy of Smaks in Kansas City, Missouri

CHICAGO — Shane van Gisbergen put on a master class Saturday afternoon, winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series‘ The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Course. The New Zealander led early and, again, led late to claim his third consecutive series road-course win and second race win on the 2.2-mile downtown Chicago streets.

SVG scores Xfinity win at Chicago

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Saint Augustine, FL

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Shed Dawson didn’t want to come back to St. Augustine. St. Augustine is where he was arrested. It’s where he was beaten. And it’s where he left because he was blackballed out of finding a job.

Waves of Change: Civil rights demonstrators return to St. Augustine

Houston, TX

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Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

Georgia State

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Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Fulton, MO

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Joey Logano Opens Up About Deegan: In a recent finding, Joey Logano provided an unexpected explanation for Hailie Deegan’s exclusion from the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Chicago, highlighting a calculated decision aimed at refining her racing skills and accruing crucial experience. Logano’s strategic tactic emphasizes the importance of sustained growth and preparation within the competitive racing domain. This approach centers on Deegan’s long-term success and reflects broader implications for driver development in NASCAR. The reasoning behind Logano’s decision opens a detailed discussion about the dynamics of career progression in motorsport and the delicate balance between immediate competition and future readiness.

Joey Logano Opens Up About Deegan’s Surprising Chicago Skip

Hailie Deegan Cuts Ties with AM Racing: Kenny Wallace’s recent commentary questioning Hailie Deegan’s readiness for higher-tier racing with AM Racing has ignited a critical conversation about her future prospects. Wallace, leveraging his extensive experience, has expressed skepticism regarding Deegan’s current skill set and adaptability to the competitive demands of the Xfinity Series. This scrutiny comes at a crucial moment in Deegan’s career, as her recent performance struggles have raised legitimate concerns. Given Wallace’s reputation and the stakes involved, the implications of his statements warrant a closer examination of Deegan’s developmental trajectory and AM Racing’s strategic decisions moving forward.

Hailie Deegan Cuts Ties with AM Racing: Her Bio Update Hints at Fallout

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Hailie Deegan’s status with AM Racing is up in the air. On Monday morning, AM Racing announced that Joey Logano will replace Deegan ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Chicago Street Course. It was a surprising move that made her ineligible for the playoffs. AM Racing made the decision to evaluate the current performance of the cars.
However, will Deegan return to the No. 15 Xfinity car? It has been a very rough rookie season in the Xfinity Series, as Deegan only has four top-20 finishes through 17 races in 2024. Compared to 2023, when Brett Moffitt finished...

Hailie Deegan’s future in NASCAR looks very questionable in 2024

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Larson, Hamlin discuss run-ins

CHICAGO — Kyle Larson said he hasn’t spoken to Denny Hamlin since the latest installment in their series of on-track run-ins last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway,...

Larson, Hamlin discuss run-ins

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