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Robert homers twice on 4-hit night, lowly White Sox end Astros' streak with 5-4 victory
HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered twice and had a season-high four hits along with four RBIs in the Chicago White Sox’s 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. “They’ve been fighting really hard,” Chicago interim manager Grady Sizemore said. “I told them these last five games or so, they have been playing great and just to keep it up and good things will happen and they showed up again tonight and really battled and fought hard.” The majors-worst White Sox (30-93) won for the second time in four games, snapping the AL West-leading Astros’ season-best winning streak at eight games. “This was a pretty big game for us,” White Sox starter Garrett Crochet said. “With not ... any playoff aspirations, I think that one of our MOs is well let’s screw it up for everyone else and we knew that the Astros were on the heater. So this one definitely feels good.”
Everyone made the same joke about Bulls’ latest free agent signing
1990s baseball fans are getting an unexpected treat from the NBA this week. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Friday that the Chicago Bulls are signing free agent big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. Charania adds that Lofton is getting a one-year deal and will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in... The post Everyone made the same joke about Bulls’ latest free agent signing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Possible redevelopment at 5851 N. Milwaukee & 6200 W. Higgins on Chicago’s NW Side
Details about the potential redevelopment of two prominent commercial properties in Gladstone Park and Jefferson Park could be formally announced in the next few months. A frozen custard or ice cream business reportedly has expressed interest in acquiring the 27,000-square-foot Chase Bank parking lot at 5851 N. Milwaukee Ave., but the prospective buyer has not been publicly announced. Chase built a smaller branch on the southern half of the property and is selling the northern portion of the site at Medina Avenue.
Former Jefferson Park firehouse to remain two stories as redevelopment plans scaled back
The city of Chicago is rezoning the site of the 118-year-old former firehouse in Jefferson Park to its previous classification to accommodate revised redevelopment plans. The property, located at 4837-41 N. Lipps Ave. (near the CTA terminal), was zoned to C1-3 in 2020 to allow for a ground-floor brewery and a third-floor addition to the two-story firehouse. Up to nine apartments were planned for the upper floors.
"Late Show With Stephen Colbert" host visits Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Stephen Colbert is in town enjoying the sights of Chicago, here for the Democratic National Convention before he hosts the Late Show from the Auditorium Theatre next week.Second City seems like a logical first stop for chatting with Kelly Leonard."One of my first hires was Stephen Colbert."He remembers Colbert when he used to work at the box office and sold t-shirts."He held the record for the most sold t-shirts for like twenty years, and he's not happy that that record was broken. I will tell you that," Leonard said. "Presently, he is not inside the building."Maybe social media...
Caleb Williams Unusual Encounter With Music Sensation Leaves Fans Intrigued
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams shared a somewhat odd moment with music and rap sensation Lil Durk after practice on Friday. The two snapped a picture together, which is an awesome moment between two very powerful people in their respective careers, yet they appear to be holding ...
Caleb Williams put the NFL on notice during joint practice with Bengals
While NFL coaches value joint practices because it gives them an opportunity to have a controlled look at their team going up against a different team in a non-game setting, there is an opportunity for fans to see what they feel is for their team from an outsider's perspective. Chicagi...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as storms move into area
Note: Severe storms have since moved out of the area. Get the latest weather updates from the NBC 5 Storm Team here. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as a system of storms with the potential of gusty winds and hail moves into the region.
Milwaukee Bucks Land Chicago Bulls Rising Star in Eye-Popping Trade Proposal
With Patrick Beverley set to play in Israel, the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt rotation could use some help next season. That can happen if the front office makes a move on Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu to bolster the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team later this year. The Bulls may be facing...
Pro-Palestinian activists plan to march on the DNC, hoping Harris will hear them
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Vice President Kamala Harris flies to Chicago next week to accept her party's nomination for the presidency, she will be met head-on with voters protesting one of her thorniest electoral issues: the Biden administration's aid to Israel.
VNA Foundation invites LOIs for services benefiting Chicago’s medically underserved
The Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago was established in 1890 by Jane Addams and other courageous and pioneering women to provide care to the underprivileged. Today, the VNA Foundation awards grants in support of home- and community-based health care and health services for medically underserved residents of the metro Chicago area, including the Illinois counties of Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, and Will.
The New York Giants Will Trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Chicago Bears
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is New York Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, if he is traded, it will be to the Chicago Bears.
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