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Chicago's Aho captures Hairpin 5K
A field of over 1200 people found themselves all chasing one man in Thursday's Hairpin 5K Run in Fish Creek. Chicago's Jack Aho won the race with a time of 14:30, more than 90 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Jack Fitzpatrick of Barrington, Ill. The top five finishers all broke 17 minutes, and the top 10 broke 18 minutes for the 3.1 mile race.
Slightly cooler Friday with a chance of showers
Friday will be party cloudy and slightly cooler than Thursday, with highs in the lower 80s. Spotty showers are possible this afternoon. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-60s. Full forecast details at the WGN Weather Center. Saturday will bring decreasing clouds with a high near...
Chicago police discipline again on hold as public arbitration hearings near
For the second time this year, the majority of serious Chicago police misconduct cases are on hold as attorneys for the rank-and-file CPD officers’ union prepare to submit a challenge to a Cook County judge’s order that mandated those hearings be publicly accessible. There are 19 pending cases currently before the Chicago Police Board, the body that’s meted out discipline in the most serious ...
Employers challenged to understand, address stigma faced by formerly incarcerated job-seekers
A room full of corporate employees and leaders were told to put themselves in the shoes of a formerly incarcerated job-seeker: Imagine being a 29-year-old Chicagoland resident who has served seven years in prison for possession of stolen property and accessory to theft. You have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You are reliant on ...
Ringling alum hosts Chicago talk show featuring musicians, soul food
Chicago YouTube talk show SoulKaraoke had its origins as a Black History Month celebration at Ringling College of Art and Design, starting in 2021. Back then, host Calvin Callins Jr. ’23, Film, was a sophomore who just wanted to give his fellow students a chance to celebrate Black music and try soul food.
Bicyclist shot on Near North Side overnight
CHICAGO — A bicyclist suffered a graze wound to his head after a gunman opened fire on the Near North Side overnight, police said. The victim, 32, was riding in the 500 block of West Oak when someone fired shots from a white SUV around 2:12 a.m., according to a CPD statement. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago alderman pushes harsher penalties for crimes committed wearing facemasks
(The Center Square) – With violent crime like robberies sharply on the rise over the past year, a Chicago city council member is sponsoring an ordinance that would mean enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of crimes while wearing masks. Just four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, masks were required by local officials. Illinois’ indoor […]
Participants champion Fourth of July parade’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme
With the Evanston Fourth of July centennial celebration now in the rearview mirror, participants and residents ushered in a new era of festivities on Thursday while keeping with this year’s “Seeds of Change” theme. The Evanston Fourth of July Association named Reparations Committee Chair and former Fifth...
Ferraro-owned North Chicago Jelly Belly plant to close, affecting dozens of workers
Chicago-based candy company Ferrara has announced plans to close its North Chicago Jelly Belly plant, impacting 66 workers. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, operations will move from Belly’s Lake County facility around Oct. 11. Workers will have the opportunity to move to another of Ferrara’s five Chicagoland plants.
Man found dead in Marquette Park lagoon on Chicago's Southwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was found dead Thursday morning in the lagoon in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.Police said a 30-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water around 9:40 a.m. in the 3300 block of West Redfield Drive.Marine Unit divers pulled the man from the water, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.Area 1 detectives were conducting a death investigation.
Man kidnapped victim from River North bar strip, forced him to make ATM withdrawals en route to casino: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged with kidnapping another man from a popular River North bar district and forcing him to make ATM withdrawals as he drove the victim toward the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The men never made it to the casino because the victim managed...
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: Sweet 16
It might be the 4th of July, but we’ve already seen plenty of fireworks during the first two rounds of the 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament!. Who will advance to the Elite 8? Vote on our Sweet 16 matchups and tell your friends to do the same until the polls close on Monday, July 8th.
Mark Prior weighs in on a heated debate surrounding a Chicago Cubs legend
Sammy Sosa stands among the best players ever to wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. He is the all-time leader in home runs with the Cubs with 545 and is sixth all-time in rWAR with the Cubs with 58.8. Sosa is also the only player in MLB history with three 60-homer seasons.
A Braves-Cubs trade for a Ronald Acuña Jr. replacement who just made history
The Atlanta Braves have tried to find an internal replacement for Ronald Acuña Jr. for quite some time. As the Braves come to terms with their NL Wild Card status, they ought to be seeking upgrades in the outfield and rotation. Atlanta's starting outfield of Adam Duvall, Michael Harris...
The Blackhawks have signed the most valuable free agent available
The Chicago Blackhawks have landed one of the top defensive free agents in Alec Martinez. Fans are familiar with Martinez, as in 2014, the Kings defeated the Blackhawks in the WCF sending them to the Stanley Cup Finals. As a three-time Stanley Cup champion, Martinez will have a lot to...
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