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Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Aurora man sentenced to 18 years for armed violence
An Aurora man is being sentenced to eighteen years in prison on a charge of armed violence. A news release from the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office says the sentence is the result of a plea deal with 22-year-old Alan Diaz-Diaz. The state's attorney's office says that Diaz-Diaz delivered drugs...
Caleb Williams Drops Massive Hint On Social Media That The Bears Are About To Swing A Blockbuster Trade With NFC Team For Their Disgruntled All-Pro Superstar
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has sent social media into a frenzy with intriguing social media activity. In 12 days, Caleb Williams will make his highly-anticipated NFL debut when the Bears welcome the Tennessee Titans to Soldier Field. GM Ryan Poles made several other blockbuster moves to improve his team’s playoff chances, including the additions of Keenan Allen and D’Andre Swift before he used a second first-round pick on Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Mosquito spraying under way with serious concerns about West Nile virus in Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.This means what might start out as merely scratching an itch could become a serious medical issue."West Nile is a virus just like a cold is virus, or a flu is a virus. But this is a virus that is spread from mosquitoes; mosquito bites," said Dr. Scott Goldstein, a pediatrician with Northwestern Children's Practice. "Typically in the U.S. every year, I think there's thousands of cases."From the East Coast to the Midwest, crews in tank-equipped vehicles have...
Cubs steal 8 bases and pound 21 hits in 18-8 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam to cap an eight-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs had eight stolen bases – their most in a game in more than 100 years -- on the way to an 18-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Severe storm threat could bring heavy rain, damaging winds to Chicago area
The Chicago area is going to see near-record heat and oppressive humidity on Tuesday, but the threat of severe weather also exists, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rains possible.
Drag Race Star Detox Comes Out as Trans
Season 5 RuPaul’s Drag Race star Detox has come out as trans. While performing at the DNC — no, not that one, it was a Wednesday evening show called Drag Night Chicago — Detox joined her former DWV sister Willam to perform their beloved parody song “Chow Down (At Chick-Fil-A).” The All Stars 2 finalist then changed a lyric from “I’m a top” to “I’m trans now!”
Demolition to begin Tuesday for new Bally's Casino in River West
Demolition is poised to begin Tuesday for the new Bally's casino and hotel complex at the former Tribune publishing site in the city's River West neighborhood. An event marking the start of demolition is planned for Tuesday morning, officials said. In late July, Bally's revealed it entered into a $940...
Cubs Reportedly Set to Promote Star Prospect to High-A
The Chicago Cubs farm system just got a little more exciting. Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Cam Smith, one of the organization’s brightest young stars, will be promoted to High-A South Bend. Smith, 20, is a third baseman who has been turning heads with his performance at Low-A Myrtle Beach, having just homered for six games in a row, and the Cubs organization has taken notice, moving him up to the next level of competition.
The ARC Phenomenon: Chicago hosts globally acclaimed electronic music fest this weekend
Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst unveils must-see festival sets and his pro users’ guide as ARC celebrates 40 years of house music in its birthplace. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. The 40th anniversary of house music culminates this Labor Day weekend...
South Side Chicago pastor’s godson gunned down in weekend violence
A pastor from Chicago's South Side with a reputation for speaking out against gun violence on Monday spoke through heartbreak after learning his godson was among six people gunned down in weekend violence.
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
CPD officer charged in alleged assault on fellow officer
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago police officer accused of attacking another officer who he was reportedly in a relationship with. Chicago police said 30-year-old Francisco Galvan has been charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. He was also given a citation […]
Businesses clean up after gunman opens fire in River North
CHICAGO — River North businesses are cleaning up after a gunman opened fire overnight, sending bullets through several storefront windows and into parked cars. No injuries were reported after the man started shooting from a parking lot on the corner of Ohio and Franklin around 1:32 a.m. Chicago police...
Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
City Council proposes new tax district
Correction: This piece was updated at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to remove incorrect information regarding the TIF district boundaries. The district is from East Taylor Street south to I-88. DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council had a public hearing Monday to discuss a new tax increment financing (TIF) district. The...
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