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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...
Jack Schlossberg brings the fun to the DNC as he cements the ‘vibes’ election
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. Jack Schlossberg brought the fun to the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) stage. This week at the DNC,...
3 Chicago Bears who played themselves off of the 53-man roster in preseason finale
The Chicago Bears had some serious competition in the preseason finale. It is going to lead to some tough decisions when the team has to cut their roster down to 53 players. Which players on the Bears were right on the bubble, but the last preseason game may have sealed their fate for the worst.
Cameras Catch Angel Reese Taunting Ex-Teammate in Sky-Sun
On Friday night, Marina Mabrey and the Connecticut Sun pulled off a close 82-80 win against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. The game was secured after Sun star Alyssa Thomas made two free throws in the final seconds to give them the lead and the win. Before the Olympic break, Mabrey requested a ...
Marina Mabrey’s Blunt Response To Chennedy Carter’s Flagrant Foul
On Friday night, Marina Mabrey helped the Connecticut Sun defeat her former team, the Chicago Sky, by a final score of 82-80. Things got pretty heated early on between Mabrey and her old teammate Chennedy Carter. With 2:18 remaining in the first quarter, Mabrey received the ball in the low ...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Father Pfleger fires back at JD Vance's criticism of Chicago
CHICAGO - Gun violence in Chicago and across the nation took center stage this week, both at the Democratic National Convention and at events held by the Republican Party ticket. Ahead of his community event this weekend, Father Michael Pfleger joined the national conversation, responding to remarks made by Republican...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
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