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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...
Rock Island could get its own cannabis dispensary
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island is on the road to getting its first cannabis dispensary, right on the border of Iowa. The Rock Island City Council agreed to start working with a developer on a site across from Bally's Quad Cities at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 26. It will take the next two months to finalize an agreement with the developer.
Boot Camp: Princeville pins offensive leadership on center, new QB
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Princeville really likes the two players who figure to have their hands on the football a lot this season. Three-year starting lineman Logan Olshawsky returns and is the center on the offensive line. He’ll be snapping the ball to former receiver Jake Williams, who moves into the starting quarterback position. “The […]
UAW leader calls for resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over Belvidere delay
(WTVO) — Kevin Gotinsky, who oversees the United Auto Workers Stellantis department, has called for the resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over the company’s decision to postpone the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant. “I think he either needs to go or get someone close by him to work side by side with him […]
Peoria police investigate a mid-day shooting on Peoria’s East Bluff
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria police are investigating a mid-day shooting Monday on Peoria’s East Bluff. According to Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria, the shooting occurred at about 1:15 p.m. near the intersection of Wisconsin and Frye Avenues. The victim, according to police, was a young adult man....
Docs: Indiana man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A […]
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
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