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White sox purchase Mustangs' pitcher Pat Maybach's contract
The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of Billings Mustangs pitcher Pat Maybach, the Mustangs announced on Friday. The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of Billings Mustangs pitcher Pat Maybach, the Mustangs announced on Friday.
Staatstheater Kassel Names New Music Director
Latvian conductor Ainars Rubikis has been named the Generalmusikdirektor of Staatstheater Kassel starting during the 2025-6 season. Rubikis was the General Music Director of the Komische Oper Berlin and was responsible for the musical fortunes of one of the country’s most renowned opera houses. Rubikis is already known to the orchestra of the Staatstheater Kassel from a previous collaboration.
Singer, songwriter, and composer Cody Fry never forgot his Chicago area roots
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A hometown guy is making his mark in the music world, while never forgetting where he came from.Cody Fry grew up in the north suburbs, and now lives in Nashville, but he recently returned to Chicago for a very memorable one-night event at the Chicago Symphony Center.It was a dream homecoming for the 33-year-old Chicago area native as Fry shared the stage with none other than the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.He said it was an unbelievable thrill to come back to Chicago to perform with one of the world's great orchestras."It's surreal. This is the orchestra that I...
Final preps underway for NASCAR weekend in Chicago
Chicago is hosting the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this weekend, with the Xfinity series race on Saturday and the Cup series race on Sunday, with major road closures in place and concerts featuring The Black Keyes, The Chainsmokers, Lauren Alaina, and Keith Urban.
Chicago Trauma Doctors Urge Gun Violence Declaration as Public Health Crisis
Trauma doctors at a major Chicago hospital are speaking out, insisting that the declaration of gun violence as a public health crisis is overdue. For years, they have been on the frontline, dealing with the devastating impacts of firearms on a daily basis. Unique Perspective from Medical Professionals. Dr. Garen...
Liths to honor 1933 Darius-Girenas flight
Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor. This coming week marks the 91st anniversary of the transatlantic flight of Captain Steponas Darius and Lieutenant Stasys Girenas. Both were born in Lithuania and immigrated to the United States at a young age. Both enlisted in the U. S. Army and fought during World War I, with Darius receiving a purple heart for is valiant service in France and Girenas serving as an aviation mechanic in the 136th Airborne Squadron.
Week in Review: Biden Campaign Tries Damage Control; Chicago’s Pension Debt Tops $37B
President Joe Biden’s campaign tries to right the ship as some Democratic lawmakers and big money donors start publicly calling for a new candidate at the top of the ticket. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling sparked by charges former President Donald Trump tried to illegally stay in power creates broad new immunity protections for presidents.
Chicago man accused of carjacking 83-year-old woman at gunpoint facing felony charge
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of carjacking an elderly woman at gunpoint on the city’s Far South Side is now facing a felony charge. Chicago police say 19-year-old Trevon Robinson, a Back of the Yards resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. Authorities say the charge […]
July Fourth violence nationwide kills at least 33, Chicago 'in state of grief,' mayor says
Shootings and other violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend have left at least 33 people dead, including 11 in Chicago, and injured dozens more nationwide, authorities said.
Violence in Chicago has changed. An outreach group explains why and what needs to be done
The Fourth of July long weekend has so far been a violent one in Chicago with 11 people killed and 55 shot by late Friday afternoon. Just after 6:15 on the morning of July 4, a house on the 7100 block of South Woodlawn was the target of a brutal attack that left three people dead, including an 8-year-old, and two more children critically wounded.
A Scout’s Take: Chicago Bears defensive players I can’t wait to see in camp
Training Camp opens for the Chicago Bears rookies in less than two weeks. With that, it's the start of the 2024 NFL season, and most fans have hope for the Chicago Bears to have a strong year. If that is to happen, both the offense and defense will have to show improvement over a year ago. The Bears' defense played very well in the second half of 2023 but still needs to improve. For that to happen, there are some players that need to improve their play from a year ago. The following are a few that I feel will.
Barnes & Noble Delays Wicker Park Store Opening to September for Historic Preservation
Barnes & Noble’s expansion into Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has taken a slight detour as the company now plans to open its doors not in July, but instead on September 4, as confirmed by Block Club Chicago. Citing the need for preservation of the historic architectural elements of the Noel State Bank Building at 1601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Director of Store Planning Simon Vodopianoff told Block Club Chicago, “We are sorry to disappoint our customers with the delayed opening of the Wicker Park store, We are working with the city to ensure the correct preservation of the iconic historic elements of the building and look forward to opening our doors on September 4.”
Chicago Police Warn of Ongoing Armed Robberies in Englewood, Suspects Yet to Be Apprehended
Chicago Police Department has sent out a community alert warning the public about a spate of armed robberies in the Englewood neighborhood. According to the alert, these incidents took place in the 007th District, marking an unsettling start to the month for residents. There have been two reported cases, with...
A Dialogue with the Invisible Institute
On this episode of Dialogue, we hear from the host of The 21st, Brian Mackey, who sat down with the Invisible Institute to discuss "Missing in Chicago", their long-term investigation into thousands of missing person cases, and its imbalanced effect on Black Chicagoans. Then, a conversation with Invisible Institute journalist...
Park district to repair softball fields
The Park District of Forest Park is winding up to make repairs to its softball fields. . The fields, outside the park district building at 7501 Harrison St., will undergo leveling updates so they drain better. . “It looks beautiful from the street and the grass is always plush,” said Jackie Iovinelli,...
Chicago: Bally’s gains full control of casino property
Bally’s took a small logistical step forward Friday when it obtained full control of the Tribune Publishing Plant grounds, where it plans to build its $1.7 billion casino in the River West neighborhood of downtown Chicago. Story continues below. Bally’s, which has been operating its temporary casino at nearby...
Focus Financial to Merge Two Wealth Shops in Chicago
Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. The $2.5 billion Chicago-based wealth management firm Relative Value Partners Group is set to join forces with fellow Focus Financial firm Kovitz Investment Group Partners, with the combined organization expected to manage over $24 billion in client assets. The transaction...
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