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Our division: Brewers must have Cubs, Craig Counsell in full panic mode
When the Milwaukee Brewers let Craig Counsell walk to the Chicago Cubs -- walk as in lost him to a record-breaking contract, of course -- the initial reaction out of Wisconsin was one of betrayal. Counsell should and will be booed at American Family Field for quite some time, and he can't be surprised by the overwhelming anger of a fanbase that once loved him.
Free back-to-school haircuts for boys and girls across city's South Side
As students across the country get ready to head back to the classroom, local officials want to make sure everyone is prepared.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAcclivus Inc., Third Ward Alderman Pat Dowell's Office and State Sen. Mattie Hunter helped organize free haircuts and for boys and girls on Sunday.During the event there will also be free backpacks with school supplies.The cuts will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:- Another Barbershop - 843 E. 47th Street in Bronzeville- House Of Hedera's - 251 W. 95th Street in Washington Heights- At DA Barbershop - 343 E. 47th Street in Bronzeville- Hair Experts - 5401 S. Wentworth in Fuller Park- Issues Barber & Beauty Salon - 68 E. 21st Street in South Loop- Franks' Place 519 E. 47th Street in Bronzeville- Greater Grand Crossing 731 E 75th Street in ChathamREAD ALSO | What every college student needs for easy-living dorm life
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
CHICAGO - An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend. A bystander captured images of the stuck semi-truck Saturday morning under a bridge at Irving and DuSable Lake Shore Drive and shared them on Reddit.
Return with Rush to the World’s Fair
Which invitation would you choose if you could attend one historical Chicago formal occasion?. Many might choose a glittering Golden Age evening celebrating the World’s Columbian Exposition at the hotel Potter Palmer created as a wedding present for his wife Bertha. The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center has chosen to re-create such a night, at what is now the Palmer House Hilton, on September 28 for its annual Fall Benefit, entitled “A Night in the White City.” The Fall Benefit will celebrate RUSH as a leader in healthcare innovation, a theme that will surely be emphasized by the event’s location in the historic hotel that was, among other things, the first to incorporate the light bulb, elevator, and the telephone and to serve the first brownie.
Chicago’s Ivory Tower: The Standard Oil Building
The Standard Oil Building: the skyscraper name evokes industry in a city once known as “the city that works.” Its original goal to propel one man’s legendary company was forged by drilling for oil in the depths of the earth and refining what comes out. Indeed, the skyscraper’s creator possessed a vision to conquer nature by constructing a beacon of steel and glass sheathed in clear, unbroken lines of marble extracted from Italy’s mountains. In its prime, terrorists marked the oil company skyscraper for death. This is the tale of Chicago’s brightest waterfront landmark.
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...
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