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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 ...
Michael Jordan’s Teammate Agrees With Isiah Thomas’ Claim That Chicago Bulls Wouldn’t Have Won Championships Without Jerry Krause
The Chicago Bulls are known for having one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties with NBA legend Michael Jordan. With Jordan’s supremacy, the team won six NBA titles between 1991 and 1998 with two three-peats. However, former NBA star Isaiah Thomas argues that the Bulls’ success wasn’t mainly for...
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 ...
More than 700 participate in Chicago Kids Triathlon; street closures in place through Sunday
More than 700 kids from 7 to 14 years old plunged into Lake Michigan, hopped on a bike, and went for a run on Saturday morning as part of Chicago Triathlon weekend."There is an incredible energy. It's incredibly fun to watch the little ones, especially the 7, 8, 9-year-olds get out there and try something maybe they have never tried before," said Dave Kappas with Voice of Chicago Triathlon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchKids from across Chicagoland and around the country met at Foster Beach for the start of the Triathlon.Saturday's event started with either a...
Haake: Democrats are reclaiming freedom and the flag
The uplifting pageantry of the Democratic National Convention is over, leaving a national hangover of goodwill. Judging from mainstream media headlines, a national sense of relief is spreading, the page is turning, and not just for Democrats. Ever since a certain indulged heir rode down his golden escalator, the nation was in a funk. Encouraged to hate our neighbors, a good chunk of the ...
Weekend Break: LondonHouse Wooftop Pawty
CHICAGO — On this edition of Weekend Break, WGN’s Angelica Sanchez travels to LondonHouse Chicago, where they had their second annual Wooftop Pawty. LondonHouse Chicago Director of Sales and Marketing Don Barnett took some time to talk about the genesis of the event, and everything they have to offer at a venue that has become […]
Chalk Howard Street in Rogers Park to feature artwork, music
Chicago's only chalk art festival is happening this weekend in the Rogers Park neighborhood."Chalk Howard Street" is a family-friendly event with professional artists creating striking images, using just chalk.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChalk artist Amanda Lee Harris illustrated some of her artwork outside ABC7 Chicago's State Street studio Friday.Sandi Price, executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, talked more about it, as well.SEE ALSO: 'Hostage Square Chicago' exhibit on Near West Side spotlights hostages still held by HamasThe free event is taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, east of the Howard Red Line stop, between Paulina Street and Ashland Avenue.In addition to the artists, there will be live music, food and drinks.Visit www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street for more information.
Chicago ranked fourth among major metros for biggest inflation problem
(The Center Square) – A new study says the Chicago metropolitan area has one of the biggest inflation problems in the United States. WalletHub found that Chicago trails only New York, Minneapolis and Detroit on the inflation list. WalletHub writer/analyst Chip Lupo says several factors may be affecting those markets. “Supply chain disruptions, energy prices and labor market issues, which could be anything from increased wages that are pushing up...
Chicago Public Schools classes start Monday; teachers still don't have contract
Chicago Public Schools students and teachers are headed into their final weekend of their summer break. But, when the school year starts, teachers will be working without a contract.Back in the classroom with a renewed sense of energy Friday, Chicago Public Schools history teacher Eli Pupovac was getting his room ready for the new school year, starting on Monday,ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Disney II Magnet School teacher said the first two weeks are about easing into it."It's a lot about community building, getting to know each other's names, what are our expectations? What are...
Common and Jennifer Hudson Breakup Rumors Resurface Weeks After He Described the Singer as a Potential ‘Champion Lover’
Night two of the Democratic National Convention took place on Aug. 20 and it was an energized, star-studded gathering featuring Common and more. However, it […] Common and Jennifer Hudson Breakup Rumors Resurface Weeks After He Described the Singer as a Potential ‘Champion Lover’
Boot Camp: Fieldcrest’s numbers are up, so are the players’ spirits heading into season
MINONK, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The numbers are up at Fieldcrest. So is the enthusiasm for the Knights football program. Fieldcrest has 41 players out for football this fall, up from 33 last year and 27 players two years ago. And the two biggest classes are the sophomores (12 players) and freshmen (11). That’s what happens […]
Bears have released veteran tight end, team announced, ending hopeful comeback story
Sweeney was drafted by the Bills back in 2019 and stayed with them until his rookie contract expired. Then, ahead of the 2023 season, Sweeney signed with the Giants on a one-year deal. During training camp with the Giants last offseason, Sweeney collapsed on the field due to an undisclosed...
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
Inside Mirra, Where a Medley of Mexican and Indian Flavors Coexist
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Vice President Kamala Harris — the daughter of an Indian woman and Jamaican man —...
Ella Emhoff declared a ‘fashion icon’ after wearing dress designed by TikTok star at 2024 DNC
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. Ella Emhoff stole the show on the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention when she wore...
Oooh Wee It Is Restaurant In Chatham Closed For ‘Retooling’
CHATHAM — Owners of a South Side soul food joint that made national headlines following a shout-out at the Golden Globe Awards halted operations this summer after nearly four years in business. Oooh Wee! IT IS!, a dine-in spot known for its soul food menu “with a twist,” stopped...
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