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NBC Sports Chicago to celebrate 20 years as local TV home for Chicago sports fans
After 10,000+ LIVE professional/collegiate/high school game productions, surrounding studio shows, countless hours of original programming, along with 51 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, NBC Sports Chicago – THE local television home of Chicago Sports since 2004 – will take a look back at two amazing decades of unparalleled local sports coverage in a brand new retrospective special entitled, NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years. The half-hour special will premiere on Tuesday, September 3 immediately following White Sox Postgame Live (8:30 PM CT, time approx.), exclusively on NBC Sports Chicago.
Chicago Airports Expect Record 1.75 Million Passengers Over Labor Day Weekend, an 8.9% Increase from Last Year
As Labor Day weekend ushered in and capped off the busiest summer travel season seen since pre-pandemic times, the Chicago Department of Aviation braced itself to welcome nearly 1.75 million passengers to O'Hare and Midway International Airports. According to initial airline projections, the travel surge represents an 8.9% increase compared to last year. Mayor Brandon Johnson conveyed his enthusiasm about the influx of travelers, highlighting new amenities at both airports and the importance of Chicago’s labor movement history.
Manuel acknowledges ‘devastating loss’ in the Middle East, emphasizes ‘dialogue’ in new academic year
DePaul President Robert Manuel addressed faculty and staff members at the annual convocation on Thursday, Aug. 29. He called for dialogue and humanity in the university’s response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. Convocation, which honors the official start of the new academic year, kicked off...
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Clash Becomes the Hottest Ticket in Town as Prices Skyrocket
It seems Chicago sports fans have something new to get excited about, and it's not baseball or hockey. The Chicago Sky, having snagged the exceptional talents of Angel Reese, is now one of the most sought-after tickets in town. Their upcoming game against the Indiana Fever is shaping up to be a battle royale and a pricey one at that. As reported by NBC Chicago, this Friday's game at 6:30 p.m. is currently StubHub's best-selling game for the Sky's 2024-25 season.
Downtown Chicago lodging industry was big winner during DNC, thanks to higher room rates and full hotels
Downtown hotels enjoyed a lucrative week during the Democratic National Convention, with occupancy levels as much as 20% higher than the same period last year and rooms rented at much higher rates to the tens of thousands of visiting delegates, lobbyists and other convention attendees, according to data from CoStar, a real estate analytics firm.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive to close Sunday morning for Bike The Drive
The 23rd annual Bike the Drive is back this Sunday morning, closing DuSable Lake Shore Drive to vehicles from Hyde Park to Edgewater. The 30-mile loop stretches from the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., to Hollywood Avenue. Bicyclists can enter the route any time between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on September 1, at which point the gates to the drive will close.
Woman shot, killed while fleeing from gunmen in Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was shot and killed while attempting to escape from gunmen on the city's South Side Thursday morning. It happened just after 11 a.m. in the 7000 block of South Vernon Avenue. Chicago police said the victim, 27, and another woman, 30, were sitting inside a car when two unknown armed males approached. As the woman sped away, one of the gunmen fired shots – striking her in the head. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died. No other injuries were reported. The gunmen left the scene in an unknown direction. It's unclear if the incident was an attempted robbery or carjacking. Area 1 detectives are investigating.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces Illinois' first natural burial site
PALATINE, Ill. - One suburban cemetery is going green when it comes to going 'six feet under.'. The Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing natural burials and has unveiled a natural burial site at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine. While natural burials are not a new concept, the...
Fans In Disbelief Over Ticket Prices for Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese Clash
On Friday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will battle Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky for the fourth and final time of the 2024 WNBA season. The Fever took the first two battles, but the Sky won the most recent. Two of the three games have been decided by one point. With the ...
Cornerstone to Walk for Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s. largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and. acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Here at Cornerstone, together with the International Overdose...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
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