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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.
Chicago Bulls get surprisingly good news for the first time this offseason
For the first time this offseason, the Chicago Bulls get surprisingly good news on the Lonzo Ball front. After initially signing a four-year deal with the Chicago Bulls during the 2021 NBA offseason, Lonzo Ball has only played in 35 games (all of which came in that first season). He was shut down with a knee injury that didn't seem all that serious at the time, but it's forced him to miss the last two complete seasons. While there have been encouraging signs in the past of his potential return, he hasn't been closer to a full bill of health than he currently is right now.
Shuttered Oak Forest Hospital Provides Unexpected Windfall to Chicago Migrants with Clothing Donations
In a quietly philanthropic move, nearly a thousand new clothing items found their way from the shuttered Oak Forest Hospital to support migrants arriving in Chicago. The Cook County Department of Facilities Management uncovered a cache of 866 pairs of shoes and 81 pairs of pants during preparations for an upcoming partial demolition of the hospital's campus. The hospital, which closed in 2011, once served an impoverished population and now reaches across the divide of time to aid a new group in need.
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.
Michael Jordan once shared why it was crucial for him to help Toni Kukoc find his place with the Bulls: “He's going to have to deal with expectations"
Michael Jordan cautioned that Toni Kukoc will have to adjust and find his place on the Bulls in 1993 and that he would be the one helping him adapt
As Chicago’s summer rental market heats up, city renters need to make $88,000 to afford the typical listing: ‘It just is outrageous’
Every summer, as the weather heats up, so does Chicago’s rental market. The season typically brings new renters to the city, and as current residents’ leases expire, and college students and families alike decide to move before the start of the school year, there’s an influx of people looking for apartments, condos and houses to rent. But more prospective renters means greater demand, and greater demand means higher prices. In the run up to the summer season, asking rents can see a somewhat drastic spike. From March to June, the median asking monthly rent in Chicago went up by more than $120, a 7.1% increase in just three months, according to data from Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s political campaign paid a firm for fundraising help while it lobbied City Hall, spurring calls for reform
A consulting firm has helped Mayor Brandon Johnson’s political organization with fundraising while also lobbying his City Hall office, sparking questions from ethics experts on whether reforms are needed to prevent companies from pursuing both endeavors at the same time. Mercury Public Affairs, a New York City-based political strategy firm, has been lobbying Johnson since July 2023 on economic ...
‘I’m built for that country club life’: Contractor accused of bribing county assessor employees with golf outings set to go on trial
Whether it was a bribe or not, one thing is clear: Former Cook County assessor’s office employee Lumni Likovski really loved playing golf on someone else’s dime. “It was fun, it was a very nice course,” Likovski told a colleague in September 2017 after allegedly being gifted a round at the exclusive Lost Dunes club in Bridgman, Michigan, according to court records. “You know, I’m built for ...
Illinois quick hits: Cooling centers prepare for heat wave; Player wins $1 million
Cooling centers prepare for heat wave Cooling centers are gearing up around Illinois in preparation for this week’s expected excessive heat. According to AccuWeather, heat indices could be at or near 100 degrees in many areas of the state this week. In addition, residents were advised to be aware of the possibility of severe weather, including high winds, possible tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. ...
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