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Predicting Northwestern football’s floor, ceiling and median outcome for 2024
Saturday marked the beginning of the 2024 College Football season across the pond in Ireland, the location of Northwestern’s sole victory two seasons ago. The memories of that showdown with Nebraska on the Emerald Isle still live on, a constant reminder to ‘Cats fans of just how far this team has come since the tumultuous season and summer that immediately followed it.
Bears cut backup QB Brett Rypien
Brett Rypien fell short of making the Bears’ 53-player roster. Rypien was released today, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. That means Tyson Bagent will remain the Bears’ No. 2 quarterback behind Caleb Williams. There’s been no word on the status of undrafted rookie quarterback Austin Reed, who has been fourth on the depth chart in training camp.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
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Luke Bryan Suffers Semi-Truck Mishap, Gets Stuck Under Bridge in Chicago
Luke Bryan‘s tour convoy found itself in a predicament last Saturday when one of the equipment semi-trucks got stuck under a bridge in Chicago. According to a report from FOX32 out of Chicago, a bystander snapped photos of the truck. It was definitely stuck, plus there’s visible damage to the truck judging by the pictures. Check out the images via FOX32.
Man, 60, charged with carjacking delivery driver in Lake View East
CHICAGO - A 60-year-old man was charged with carjacking a delivery driver Monday morning in the Lake View East neighborhood. William Peterson, of South Shore, allegedly stole a 53-year-old delivery driver's car by force around 7 a.m. in the 500 block of West Briar Place, according to police. Peterson was...
Teen arrested 3 months after carjacking, robbing Chicago rideshare driver at gunpoint
CHICAGO - A 17-year-old boy is facing charges after he allegedly stole a car from a rideshare driver at gunpoint in Englewood earlier this year. According to the Chicago police, a 39-year-old woman was robbed and carjacked on April 28, around midnight in the 5900 block of South La Salle Street.
Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining In Rogers Park Closed While Starbucks Moves In Next Door
ROGERS PARK — Starbucks is moving into a vacant storefront across from Loyola University’s campus, and the construction has forced a recently opened restaurant to temporarily close. The coffee-chain giant is opening at 6576 N. Sheridan Road, one of several storefronts on the ground level of the Loyola-owned...
ATMs stolen from 2 businesses on South Side, Chicago police say
Burglars stole two ATMs from businesses on the South Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.Officers responded to a burglar alarm at the store at about 3:50 a.m. in the 6600-block of South Halsted Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAfter arriving, officers found the front door of the store had been pried open and that an ATM had been stolen, police said.Police said a black SUV may have been used by the suspects in the burglary.SEE ALSO: South Side store targeted by crash-and-grab burglars for 3rd time in month, owner saysAt about 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, police said a group of four male suspects smashed the window of a business in the 4400-block of South Cottage Grove, police said.Police said the suspects entered, used a chain to remove the ATM and fled in a black SUV, possibly a Jeep Grand Cherokee.No one is in custody in connection with either burglary. Police have not said if the burglaries are related and Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
With the End of the DNC in Chicago, Local Republicans and Democrats Prepare for Election Season
Chicago’s returning to normal now that Democratic National Convention is over, but the race for the White House is just getting heated up. Both presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail hard. The Republican ticket of former President Donald Trump and running mate Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is set...
Craig Counsell hints at looming pressure on Pete Crow-Armstrong in Cubs lineup
Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially arrived for the Chicago Cubs. The former top prospect is batting .284 with a .925 OPS in the month of August, elevating the back end of the Cubs' lineup in the process. PCA made waves with a particularly impressive inside-the-park home run on Friday. His 14.08 second home-to-home time was the fastest recorded this season.
Bears Cut Loose Draft Pick With ‘Interest Expected’ on Waiver Wire
The Chicago Bears are moving on from one of their 2022 draft picks and may not have an opportunity to re-sign him to their practice squad for the 2024 season. According to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, the Bears waived right guard Ja’Tyre Carter from their roster on August 26 ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster cut deadline. The 2022 seventh-round pick has played 13 games and made two starts for the Bears over the past two seasons, playing more than 200 snaps at the team’s interior spots.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez Says He Hasn’t Directly Talked With Mayor Since Reports That His Job is Under Threat
They were together Monday morning for the first day of class, but Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he has not directly talked with Mayor Brandon Johnson since reports came out earlier this month that Johnson wants him gone. Martinez said he has not been told by anyone in...
Armed Carjacking in Western Springs Today: Suspects Flee After ATM Robbery
Western Springs, IL – A brazen carjacking occurred in Western Springs early Sunday morning, leaving residents on edge. Around 6:05 a.m., a victim withdrawing cash at an ATM on Wolf Road was ambushed by five suspects who arrived in a dark-colored SUV. The suspects blocked the victim’s vehicle before exiting their own. At least three of the suspects were armed with handguns.
"Weird obsession with crowd size": Obama's DNC dig about Trump "got under his skin," reporter says
There were many speeches and attacks on Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention last week, but one jab from former President Barack Obama really got under Trump’s skin, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman told CNN. “This is a 78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about his problems...
Ex-Bears Lineman Now Available for Reunion After Sudden Release
The Chicago Bears finished the NFL preseason with last week's 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, marking a perfect 4-0 finish to the exhibition slate. While the 2024 regular season is shaping up to be one of the Bears' most promising campaigns in recent history, there are still some lingering concerns regarding the offensive line.
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