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CHGO Fire Podcast: The Chicago Fire Hover Barely Above the Bottom
The break in MLS play for Leagues Cup is here, and the Chicago Fire are both barely out of the playoffs and barely out of last place. A win away to conference-leading Cincinnati was sandwiched by games that were disappointing for different reasons. Where does that leave things as the Fire travel to KC to kick off their part in the summer cash-grab? Also, has anyone seen Xherdan Shaqiri? Alex and Tim Hotze of MenInRed97 have all that to discuss and more!
ESPN trying to stir up non-issue regarding Bears’ QB Caleb Williams
ESPN is on coverage overload when it comes to Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. We get it, Williams is a special talent who was drafted first overall by a team that has historically been bad at drafting and developing quarterbacks. The narrative is there, but at a certain point - and ESPN has reached that point, you can dig too deep for news.
Chicago residents warned of new parking ticket scam
CHICAGO - A new scam is targeting Chicago residents with fraudulent text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets. The texts include a link to a fake website designed to steal personal information. Treveyon Kinnard, a Chicago resident, recently received a suspicious text from a phone number with a 343...
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Produces 3rd Annual Scholarship Showcase
After launching the organization's first Emerging Artist Showcase in 2022, the Showcase returns this year with the 3rd Scholarship Showcase to be held on August 29 at 7:30pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. This concert features five members of Chicago Cabaret Professionals who are finalists in the...
One Dead, Five Wounded in Separate Shootings Hours Apart in Chicago's North Lawndale
Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood was the scene of a violent day on Monday with two separate shootings occurring mere hours apart, leaving one man dead and five others wounded. According to CBS Chicago, the fatal incident took place around 3 p.m. in the backyard of a residence located on the 4100 block of West Cermak Road. A 37-year-old man succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head at the scene. Alongside him, a 34-year-old man suffered a leg injury, and a 26-year-old was shot in the chest and armpit. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and are reported to be in good condition.
Englewood floral shop tasked with creating 3 arrangements for upcoming DNC
A floral shop in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood will be in the spotlight next month, as they've been tasked with creating three arrangements for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Southside Blooms, located near the intersection of South Morgan Street and West 62nd Street, is a nonprofit floral shop that works to...
Burglars target NW Side restaurants in Edison Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park
Several Northwest Side restaurants were burglarized in the Edison Park, Norwood Park and Jefferson Park area during the early hours of Friday, July 19, in a manner that was similar to a series of burglaries in the Edgebrook and Gladstone Park area on July 4. On both dates three...
‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Dr. Phil reintroduced a video clip from a 2008 episode of his talk show last week, highlighting the incredible story of a Chicago woman who […] ‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Able Electropolishing acquires new inspection equipment
NEWS RELEASE: Able Electropolishing Acquires State-of-the-Art Inspection Equipment to Enhance Precision & Quality. Digital Microscope & 3D Surface Profiler to Enhance In-House Analytic Capability. Chicago, IL — Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that brings significantly enhanced analytic and testing capabilities. This equipment...
A contested Democratic National Convention would have been great TV. Ohio Democrats are glad it won’t happen.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It would have been must-see TV had Democrats gathered next month to actually pick a presidential candidate during their national convention in Chicago. But with the election just more than three months away, Ohio Democrats like those elsewhere are moving toward a less interesting, but much more orderly convention by quickly coalescing around Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he won’t seek reelection.
Despite Cubs having no plans to add help in the form of rental players, Craig Counsell 'absolutely' believes they can still make a playoff push
While the Cubs have no plans to be buyers at the trade deadline, manager Craig Counsell “absolutely” believes they can still rally in the final two months of the season to earn a playoff berth.
U. of C. Medical Center workers ratify contract, end strike
One hundred and twenty five union building workers at the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) ended a week-long strike Sunday morning after ratifying a new contract with hospital administrators. The hospital’s building trades and supply chain workers, members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73, had been...
Still no sign of missing woman from Wilmington
Jennifer Tannhauser, aka Jennifer Murphy, 41, of Wilmington, disappeared 14 days ago without a trace. She left her dog, cell phone and medication behind. “On July 10 at approximately 4:45 p.m., our agency received a report of a missing female from Fulton Street in Wilmington, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis, causing concern for her safety,” Wilmington police said.
Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A new medical facility for older Chicagoans opened on the South Side. The Center for Better Aging, located at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood, will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side, a growing population of patients. "Here at the Center for Better Aging, we're bringing much-needed...
Chicago woman, 25, charged with DUI on Chicago expressway
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was charged with driving under the influence after crashing her car on the Jane Byrne Interchange, leaving her passenger seriously injured. Illinois State Police said the single-vehicle crash happened on the Interstate 290 eastbound ramp to Interstate 94 northbound at 6:06 a.m. Sunday. The driver,...
Must Watch: Unbelievable connection between Williams and Allen in training camp
Clearly these were some great choices as fans are already seeing the two players combine for incredible plays in training camp. Still can't believe how deep this WR room is for Chicago. It can't be more true that William's is walking into the best situation ever for a #1 pick.
Bears Could Sign Former Jets $45 Million Pass Rusher ‘Instead of Ngakoue’
Edge rusher remains an area of need for the Chicago Bears, with Pro Bowler Montez Sweat the star of the group. DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin and rookie Austin Booker round out the rest of the group. In his annual preseason projections, ESPN’s Mike Clay ranked Chicago’s pass rushing...
Aurora woman paying it forward after winning $1M on scratch-off ticket
AURORA, Ill. — A woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at a liquor store in Aurora. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green struck it rich off a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket from the Illinois Lottery, that was bought at Ruby’s Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road. Her first thought? How she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away […]
61-year-old man robbed, beaten while walking in the Loop: Police
A man, 61, suffered injuries to the back of his head and his elbow after police said he was attacked by a group of people. The man was walking near Washington and LaSalle when four people jumped out of a dark vehicle, one of them had a gun.
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