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Chicago Fire Falls 2-1 to Sporting Kansas City in Opening 2024 Leagues Cup Match
Kansas City, Kan. (July 28, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC opened their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night at Children’s Mercy Park. The Fire took the lead in the 22nd minute when 20-year-old Greek forward Georgios Koutsias finished a...
Mixed Sunday Results as Tigers & White Sox Lose, but Cubs & Whitecaps Win
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 29, 2024) – Bailey Ober allowed just a Matt Vierling single in the fourth inning and struck out 11 over eight frames as the visiting Minnesota Twins toyed with the Tigers yesterday, 5-0. Detroit entertains the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway disrupts traffic in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — The outbound Dan Ryan Expressway between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street reopened Sunday evening after a shooting disrupted traffic for hours. Illinois State Police say the victim was heading south when someone opened fire and struck their vehicle. No one was injured.
Activists rally on West Side after shooting leaves 3-month-old boy critically injured
CHICAGO — A West Side community is reeling on Sunday night and calling for extra resources from lawmakers after a baby boy was among two critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. The shooting unfolded in Little Village, a community that has been plagued by violence, and prompted activists to rally, asking for action, peace […]
National League Contender Acquires White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them A Major Threat To Phillies & Dodgers
An enticing blockbuster trade proposal has the Chicago White Sox dealing All-Star pitcher Garrett Crochet to a National League playoff contender. The 25-year-old Garrett Crochet has been among the top names mentioned in trade rumors leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. The White Sox hold baseball’s worst record by a country mile (27-80) and figure to be one of the busiest teams over these next 48 hours.
Official: Four players leave the Chicago Blackhawks organization
The Blackhawks have four players who will have to leave the organization for the international stage. These prospects have had an excellent showing in international play recently, as the Blackhawks pipeline had eyes on it as the IIHF tournament ramped up. Fast forward to July 2024 and the Blackhawk's prospects...
Misdemeanor charge for man who randomly slugged a woman in the Loop. (It’s the 4th random attack he’s been accused of since Christmas)
CHICAGO — A man accused of randomly attacking a woman in the Loop earlier this month, knocking her to the ground in a crosswalk, is only facing a misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records. The woman is the fourth person that Azzam Qattoum is accused of randomly attacking downtown since Christmas. He was charged with misdemeanors in all of the other cases, too.
Cubs give Craig Counsell a trade deadline courtesy that drove him away from Brewers
For better or worse, Craig Counsell, Carter Hawkins and Jed Hoyer are connected at the hip as the trio plans for the future of the Chicago Cubs. The organization has plenty of assets committed beyond the 2024 season, which in this case makes deciding upon trade deadline plans...difficult. There is no easy road ahead, as in selling off rentals in hopes of boosting the farm system.
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police clarify they are not behind grievance filed on behalf of Sean Grayson
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – One law enforcement organization is letting the public know that they are not responsible for the grievance filed on behalf of the deputy who shot Sonya Massey. Chris Southwood is the state lodge president for the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and released the following statement Monday, clarifying the group is strictly a fraternal organization and another group is responsible.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
2024 Illinois State Fair reveals theme for exciting lineup of events and concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair was revealed this week. Illinois officials said the theme, "It's Showtime!," will set the stage for the biggest show of the year on the newly renovated fairgrounds. The show kicks off in less than two weeks with the return...
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy “disturbing” in…
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