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Angel Reese Getting Roasted After WNBA Stat Exposes Her Weakness
Angel Reese has posted generational numbers in her first season in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky, but the rookie has been under fire lately for a specific weakness in her game. Fanduel recently posted a graphic of Reese with the message, "Angel Reese is a rebounding MACHINE." While some fans ...
DiGrande: ‘We played some really good soccer’
Racing Louisville midfielder Marisa DiGrande talks about her first goal in lavender and her team’s important 3-1 win over Chicago. Upon launching, Racing Louisville made its city home to a major-league sports franchise for the first time in 41 years. The club plays in the NWSL — the world’s top women’s soccer circuit that’s home to most members of the highly successful U.S. national team — and plays at recently opened Lynn Family Stadium.
Yanez: ‘Very complete performance’ in win over Chicago
Racing Louisville coach Bev Yanez reviews her team’s strong performance in a 3-1 win over Chicago. Upon launching, Racing Louisville made its city home to a major-league sports franchise for the first time in 41 years. The club plays in the NWSL — the world’s top women’s soccer circuit that’s home to most members of the highly successful U.S. national team — and plays at recently opened Lynn Family Stadium.
A Bears Fantasy Primer and Play Fantasy Sports with Windy City Gridiron!
The Chicago Bears enter the 2024-25 regular season in a fascinating situation: they have some ballers on this team. After DJ Moore finished 9th in fantasy points-per-game last season, he was rewarded with a new contract, and at 27 years old, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. He’ll...
Daveon Gibson remembered: Slain teen honored on 17th birthday
CHICAGO - Daveon Gibson was honored in Miller Meadow Park on what would have been his 17th birthday on Saturday, with tributes including gym shoes, jerseys, and cupcakes bearing his name. "Today my baby is supposed to be driving his new car. That's all he wanted for his 17th birthday...
Police warn of online marketplace thefts
Chicago police are warning residents to be aware of online marketplace sellers. Police said that in multiple incidents offenders offered items for sale via a social media marketplace. Interested victims were instructed to meet the offenders at locations that were suggested by the offenders. Upon arrival, the victims are confronted by armed offenders who take the victim’s personal belongings by force.
Blackhawks’ Tyler Bertuzzi Can Bring Chicago Back to Glory
The Chicago Blackhawks had one of their busiest offseasons in recent history, signing several veteran NHL players and indicating to its fans and those who cover the team that they weren’t going to settle for another season near the bottom of the standings in 2024-25. Bertuzzi will turn 30...
Skubal earns 15th win as the Tigers hand the White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory
CHICAGO (AP) — Tarik Skubal earned his major league-leading 15th win, and the Detroit Tigers handed the Chicago White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory on Saturday night. Matt Vierling, Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry homered for Detroit, which won for the third time in four games....
2024 Football Preview | Riverside-Brookfield ready to rock in third conference in three seasons
2023 RECORD: 7-3 (lost 56-20 to Kaneland in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs) OUTLOOK: It’s a new season and for the third straight year a new conference for the Bulldogs, who now belong to the UpState 8. Coach Sam Styler and company is ready to make some noise.
Thieves stealing guns from parked vehicles in South Loop, Chicago police warn
Chicago police are warning people about a series of recent thefts from cars parked in the South Loop.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchInvestigators said in every case but one, an unsecured firearm was taken from each vehicle.The thieves entered the vehicles by either breaking through the passenger side window or by opening an unlocked door.Police are urging people to take steps to protect their cars and belongings. That includes buying a gun safe, especially for their cars.No information was known about the possible offenders, police said.The crimes happened at the following locations and times:0-100 block of E. Cermak Rd. on July 21 at 11:30 p.m.2400 block of S. Michigan Ave. on July 27 at 11:45 p.m.2200 block of S. Wabash Ave. on July 28 at 2:30 a.m.2200 block of S. Michigan Ave. on July 29 at 2:50 a.m.2200 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 4 at 2:30 a.m.2000 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 4 at 1 p.m.2100 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 9 at 11 p.m.2300 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 15 between 1:00 a.m. and 1:54 a.m.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Umphrey’s McGee Sends An S.O.S. To The World In Chicago With Support From Eggy & Stolen Gin [Photos/Videos]
After kicking off a run with Eggy and Stolen Gin in St. Louis on Thursday, Umphrey’s McGee continued on to Chicago for a Friday night throwdown at The Salt Shed. Following an opening set from Stolen Gin, Eggy took the opportunity to debut a new cover, “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” by Wilco. Umphrey’s then delivered one jam-packed set rather than the usual two. Highlights included the band’s first cover of The Police‘s “Message in a Bottle” since Halloween 2019 and the encore, which began with a culinary theme—”In The Kitchen” > “Soul Food I” > “Soul Food II”—and finished with “Come As Your Kids”, a clever arrangement blending Nirvana‘s “Come as You Are” with MGMT‘s “Kids”.
2 charged with armed carjacking had felony cases pending in restorative justice court, where defendants participate in ‘peace circles’
CHICAGO — Two men charged with carjacking a driver in Logan Square both have felony cases pending in Cook County’s Restorative Justice Court, where criminal charges can be washed away by participating in “restorative conferences and peace circles.”. Teondre Smith and Darian Maggette, both 20, are now...
Stephen Colbert visits Eureka Springs, Ark. restaurants after spending week in Chicago for DNC
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (KY3) - Several Eurak Springs restaurants had a surprise guest over the weekend: Stephen Colbert. It appears the late night talk show host spent the weekend in Eureka Springs after a long week in Chicago covering the Democratic National Convention. On Friday night, Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant shared...
Chicago braces for heatwave: Air Quality Alert issued as temps soar into 90s
CHICAGO - As we head into the weekend, we're looking at a warm and pleasant night ahead. Lows tonight will stay in the 70s. However, if you’re up early Sunday morning, keep an eye out for a few stray showers, especially west of the city. Most of us will stay dry, but a brief sprinkle isn’t entirely out of the question.
How one group is leading the nationwide effort to track antisemitic threats
Chicago — In the Chicago command center of the Secure Community Network, threats to the nation's Jewish community are mapped coast-to-coast.The command center is overseen by Brad Orsini, a retired FBI agent who helped investigate the 9/11 attacks."Most simply, the Secure Community Network is the Jewish community's own FBI and Department of Homeland Security," Orsini told CBS News.SCN tracked over 5,000 threats last year, sending more than 1,600 tips to law enforcement. "Who is that person out there that's the next attacker, and that's really what we're looking for," Orsini explains. Director Michael Masters leads a team of analysts that don't need...
Huskies Strengthen Team with Exhibition Win at DePaul Before Season
The Northern Illinois University Huskies women's volleyball team completed their preseason with an exhibition match against DePaul University on August 24, just days before their official season opener. Head coach Sondra D'Amore expressed a mix of satisfaction and areas for improvement, emphasizing the importance of the match for lineup evaluation and skills development. Several freshmen made their unofficial debuts, and D'Amore focused on enhancing offensive strategies for the upcoming season.
Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, raise funds for Ukraine
A celebration of Ukrainian independence was held Saturday on Chicago's Northwest Side.The gathering comes at a difficult time for Ukraine, which is currently fighting back from Russia's invasion more than two years ago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHundreds gathered, standing shoulder to shoulder outside the Ukrainian Cultural Center, located at 2247 W. Chicago Ave. in Ukrainian Village. They were wrapped in the colors of their country, marking 33 years of its freedom, even while their homeland remains under siege by Russia.The many voices that sang Ukraine's national anthem before singing prayers came laced with a defiant...
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