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Angel Reese Has Amazing Offer For Young Fan With Same Name
There's a lot of things to say about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese but after a recent interaction with a fan it feels like "one of a kind" doesn't cut it anymore. Recently a post went viral of a little girl named Angel Reese who recently wore the No. 5 for the Team Sky rec season. The fan reportedly ...
Burris skippers Maverick to record time in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Sanford Burris skippered Maverick to a record-breaking finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, finishing the course of 289 nautical miles up Lake Michigan in 22 hours, 24 minutes and 23 seconds.
16-inch Softball Hall of Fame honors 2024 class with nod to past
The 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame will induct its latest class next week as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Forest Park. Why it matters: Chicagoans invented 16-inch softball, which is traditionally played without fielder's gloves, here over 130 years ago when recreation options were slim. But the game now competes for players against more popular outdoor sports like pickleball.
SHG grad Antonacci drafted by White Sox in 5th round
Springfield's Sam Antonacci can soon call himself a professional baseball player. On Monday, the Chicago White Sox selected the 6-foot infielder out of Coastal Carolina University with the 140th pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. "It was pretty hectic, to say the least, but I'm super grateful and...
City officials deny permit for open-water swim in Chicago River
The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns. The city received the permit application on June 13 for the swim, which was set for September 22. However, they denied it due...
Flowers’ football camp fills fast
Last fall, Oak Park and River Forest High School alum Dallis Flowers, who graduated in 2015, received the best honor a high school student-athlete can get as his #21 football jersey was retired by the school. Now Flowers is giving back to by conducting a free youth football camp for...
Bleacher Nation & Ankin Law Happy Hour
We are excited to announce our first Happy Hour event thanks to our partners at Ankin Law! Come hang out with Brett, Michael, and others from the teams at Bleacher Nation and Ankin Law! We will be giving away swag, free tickets for beer, and more!. Happy Hour Details. Date:...
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
Bubba Wallace reacts to post-Chicago fine: ‘Best thing to happen to me’
LONG POND, Pa. — Bubba Wallace was fined $50,000 after the Chicago Street Race for contacting race winner Alex Bowman on the cool-down lap. Nearly a week removed from the contact, Wallace entered Pocono Raceway on Saturday with a newfound perspective following the penalty issued by NASCAR on Tuesday.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership and development would need the...
Chicago Fire take road losing streak into matchup against Cincinnati
Chicago Fire (5-11-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (15-5-3, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE FC Cincinnati -175, Chicago +423, Draw +320; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire hit the road against Cincinnati aiming to break a three-game road skid. Cincinnati is...
South suburban high school teacher selected for U.S. Women's National Amputee Soccer Team
CHICAGO (CBS) — Christina Kreil teaches social studies at Richards High School, which she calls her dream job. She is also continuing to achieve her dream of playing soccer on the biggest stage. And she is doing so while fighting a rare disease.Christina Kreil fell in love with soccer in fifth grade and played through high school. But she did so while experiencing pain in her right foot."It was really hard to kick with the tumor," she said. "I managed to play through my senior year, and then I was just kind of managing the pain."Christina was diagnosed with a giant...
Mike Ortiz Named Vice President, Replay at the Big Ten Conference
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has named Mike Ortiz vice president, replay. A seasoned veteran of the industry, Ortiz will oversee the Big Ten’s replay operations for football and Olympic sports. Ortiz will report to senior vice president, sports administration Rebecca Pany and will be based at the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
Southwest Collective leads monthly bike rides to highlight every park in the area near Midway Airport
On the morning of Saturday, July 13, Southwest Collective, "a collective of neighborhoods in the Midway [Airport] area, joining forces to improve the Southwest Side of Chicago," held one of its monthly community bike rides. It began and ended at Nottingham Park, 7101 W. 63rd St. in the Clearing community. Neither Robin Hood and his Merry Men, nor anyone from the Cook County Sheriff's Department, made an appearance. But several people did show up for a pleasant 3.9 miles, half-hour bike ride around the neighborhood in nice weather.
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: From “Dumbest Thing” to Newfound Love
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: Kevin Harvick‘s initial skepticism towards Chicago’s enthusiasm for NASCAR was overturned during a recent street race event, revealing an unexpected synergy between the city and the sport. Despite his reservations, Harvick found himself admiring the organization, vibrant energy, and noteworthy community involvement that transformed Chicago into an unlikely racing epicenter. This event shattered preconceived notions about NASCAR’s compatibility with urban locales and highlighted the untapped potential for the sport to flourish in diverse environments.
West Chicago Police Dive into Charity with Chicago Ducky Derby for Special Olympics
In just over 23 days, the splashdown of rubber ducks will mark the eagerly anticipated Chicago Ducky Derby, a thrilling annual event that promises fun and fundraising in downtown Chicago. Among the enthusiastic participants this year are officers from the West Chicago Police Department, who are diving headfirst into the charitable spirit to support Special Olympics Illinois.
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