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Bulls’ ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Now Reality After Failed Trade
The Chicago Bulls have explored Zach LaVine trades for years, intensifying their efforts the last couple of months. Now, the core player who they wanted to trade the most will return. “We expect Zach being fully healthy. And he is healthy. I think he can help this group next year....
Bally’s Unveils New 34-Story Hotel Tower For Permanent Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation has released new plans for a 500-room hotel in addition to securing financing to build the $1.7 billion permanent Chicago casino complex in River West. The $950 million financing deal was announced Friday. The funding contract is with Gaming and Leisure Properties, a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment...
Black Fire Brigade training next generation of Chicago area firefighters, EMTs
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A South Side organization is paving the way for the next generation to become first responders. The Black Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 6th anniversary by opening a new educational center in Washington Park.All of the students who have gone through the program have gotten jobs as firefighters or EMT's.From CPR training in the classroom, to a shooting scenario that looks very real, retired firefighter Quention Curtis is training the next generation of first responders.Curtis is founder of the Black Fire Brigade, a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and provides employment opportunities for young African Americans so...
Chicago man charged with murder after running man over in car in Roseland
CHICAGO - A man was charged with murder after allegedly hitting a 63-year-old man with his car Saturday morning in the Roseland neighborhood. Parrish Hartley, 49, allegedly struck and killed the man around 6 a.m. in the 10700 block of South Emerald Avenue, according to police. Minutes later, Hartley hit...
Boating team sets new record in Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac
While storms hurt some teams in the annual Race to Mackinac, it also helped one team set a new record.The video in the player above is from a previous report.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTeam Maverick made it all the way to Mackinac Island in 22 hours, 24 minutes, and 23 seconds, beating the previous record set 22 years ago by more than an hour.Three boats in the Race to Mackinac were damaged from Saturday night's storms.The Chicago Yacht Club said the boats reported dismasting and thankfully no one was injured.Video was shared with ABC7 by Parade of Boats before storms moved in.The Race to Mackinac is the world's longest annual freshwater race. The length of the race is 333 miles from Navy Pier to the Round Island Channel, just off of Mackinac Island, Michigan.More than 250 boats and 2,100 racers from around the world participated in the race. The first Race to Mackinac took place in 1898.
3 Cubs players who won’t be on the roster by August 1 and who should replace them
The Chicago Cubs find themselves in an interesting spot with the All-Star break officially here. They might be 47-51 and in last place in the NL Central, but they've played better baseball lately and are 3.5 games back of the third Wild Card spot. Chicago's odds of making the postseason...
Cardinals great rips Cubs’ Christopher Morel on the air over HR celebration
Even in retirement, Jim Edmonds still clearly loathes the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs played the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday for the finale of their four-game series. With the Cubs already nursing a 7-3 lead in the eighth inning, designated hitter Christopher Morel took St. Louis reliever Andrew Kittredge deep with a solo homer. After... The post Cardinals great rips Cubs’ Christopher Morel on the air over HR celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A Braves-White Sox trade for Joc Pederson's least-favorite player and more
The Atlanta Braves rotation features three All-Star starting pitchers. This is all despite Spencer Strider being out for the season with an elbow injury. However, as the Atlanta rotation succeeds, the lineup hasn't lived up to their 2023 standards. Some of that can be blamed on the injuries to Ronald...
Let ‘Em Know! Angel Reese Comes Thru With Hilarious PSA About Men Asking To Get Flewed Out (WATCH)
Chicago Sky player Angel Reese has a message for men who expect her and other women to fly them out. The 22-year-old posted a video to social media to bring clarity to the issue. RELATED: Record-Breaking Shawty! Angel Reese Becomes The First WNBA Rookie To Score 7 Straight Double-Doubles Angel Reese’s Message To Men Who [...] The post Let ‘Em Know! Angel Reese Comes Thru With Hilarious PSA About Men Asking To Get Flewed Out (WATCH) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Bears $24 Million Signing Predicted as Team’s Worst Bust of 2024
The Chicago Bears have made a flurry of offseason moves in the NFL draft, free agency and the trade market, at least some of which may come up shy of expectations. Some bets appear surer than others, though one of the most precarious may be the signing of former Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift. That was the position of David Kenyon of Bleacher Report on Sunday, July 14, when he projected Swift will end up the Bears’ “biggest bust” of the 2024 campaign.
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Had Great Weekend Opening New Bar In Chicago
Jimmy Butler continues to have a blast this offseason as opened his new restaurant and bar called Welcome to the Farm in Chicago. He also took the stage and starting playing his own original music.
Ottawa Man Arrested for Violating Pre-Trial Release Agreement
When you want to turn yourself in, here's one way to do it. Just walk in to the police station. On Sunday afternoon, 28-year-old Ethan Brown of Mendota did just that and was arrested on a charge of Criminal Damage to Property. He was processed and released with an August 1 court date.
Severe Weather in Illinois: Possible Tornado Ripped Through Manhattan Subdivision Overnight
Manhattan, IL – A large area of Manhattan Township, including the entirety of Ranch Oaks Subdivision, was struck by a suspected tornado on Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m. The severe weather brought damaging winds and heavy rainfall, causing significant disruptions and damage throughout the area. According to the Manhattan...
Will County, IL – Power Outage at ExxonMobil Refinery Due to Storm Spawns Flaring, Gas Reports
Elwood, IL – The ExxonMobil refinery near Elwood experienced a power outage Monday night after severe storms brought down major power lines in the area. The outage led to flaring at the refinery, causing a noticeable odor in the vicinity. According to the Village of Elwood, the storm caused...
Roblox West Chicago Codes (July 2024)
The hood is flooded with crime and violence, with gangs causing havoc everywhere they turn and the police using any means necessary to stop them. With the war on crime ramping up, it's time to choose your side in this never-ending struggle and use Roblox West Chicago codes to prevail.
LP grad drumming on NBC's Seth Meyer Show
Do schools follow their students once they leave their hallways? The answer would be “yes” - especially La Salle Peru Township High School. On their Facebook, the school is urging everyone to catch alum Jose Medeles drumming this week on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”. A member of the Class of 1991, Medeles was a member of the band who – the post says – turned his passion into a profession.
3 women arrested after string of Lululemon thefts in Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Three women have been arrested in connection with a series of retail theft incidents at the Lululemon store in Lake Forest. On June 7, two female offenders entered the Lululemon in Market Square at 680 N. Western Ave, collected several items of women's clothing, and exited without paying. Approximately $2,800 worth of merchandise was allegedly stolen by Cassandra C. King, 32, of Chicago, and a female accomplice.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new location in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. — A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is coming to DeKalb County this week. Ollie’s, a retailer of brand-name closeout merchandise, is set to open a new store in DeKalb, in the 2300 block of Sycamore Road, next to Walmart in the old Office Max building. A ribbon cutting for the new location is […]
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