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Olympic Soccer Star Mallory Swanson and MLB Husband Dansby Swanson’s Relationship Timeline
Married professional athletes Mallory Swanson and Dansby Swanson are each other’s biggest fans. Mallory is a forward on the Chicago Red Stars soccer team, who landed a place on the U.S. Women’s squad at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dansby, meanwhile, plays shortstop for the Chicago Cubs baseball team. “[Mallory is] obviously my human,” Dansby told […]
Cubs designate recent trade acquisition for assignment
The Cubs have designated right-hander Jesus Tinoco for assignment, per a team announcement. The move opens up a roster spot for Nate Pearson, whose acquisition from the Blue Jays has now been officially announced by both teams. Tinoco was only acquired in a trade with the Royals on July 16...
An emergency Braves-White Sox trade to reclaim wild card from Mets
For the entire season, the Atlanta Braves have held firm control over the top National League Wild Card spot. Injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., among others, have limited the Braves from competing in the NL East. Now, for the first time in weeks, the Braves have...
Annual 'Say No to Drugs and Violence' Parade held Saturday morning
The annual "Say No to Drugs and Violence" Parade took place Saturday morning, starting at the Healing Temple Church on West Chicago Avenue. Many lawmakers took part in the event and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was also in attendance.
Jorge Polanco homers twice, adds RBI single to help the Mariners beat the White Sox 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit two solo homers and added an RBI single to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Saturday night. The Mariners remained a game behind first-place Houston in the AL West. Cal Raleigh cracked his team-leading 21st homer, and Victor...
Here's how Jordan Love's new contract benefits the Bears
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers just got a massive contract, however, this could be good news for the Chicago Bears. Recently, Love signed for four years at $220 million which is a whopping $55 million per year. Gene Chamberlain of Sports Illustrated is not convinced this is a wise decision. In a recent article, he noted how Love only has one good season on the record.
Chicago White Sox Trade Dylan Cease for Bright Future Despite Crochet’s Uncertain October and Thorpe’s Struggles
The Chicago White Sox made the right move by trading Dylan Cease despite Drew Thorpe's recent struggles. Cease was their best trade asset, and with uncertainties surrounding Garrett Crochet's usage and potential extension, it was wise to hold onto him for the season. Thorpe's tough performance, overshadowed by Cease's success, does not reflect his overall potential trajectory as a pitcher.
Chicago-area volunteers to cook 10K lasagnas tofeed people on National Lasagna Day
A nonprofit that spreads love through food will do a lot of cooking on Saturday ahead of National Lasagna Day. In the four years since Lasagna Love got started, it has grown to more than 56,000 volunteers around the world.
Village of Plainfield, IL, Considering a 5% Self-Storage Sales Tax
The Plainfield, Illinois, Village Board is discussing whether to impose a 5% sales tax on self-storage rentals. Under the proposal, the facility operator would be responsible for maintaining records and making payments to the village, according to a source. The tax was proposed in a memo by Jake Melrose, development...
Injured Great Blue Heron rescued from tree in Oakbrook Terrace euthanized
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — An injured Great Blue Heron that was rescued from a tree in Oakbrook Terrace on Tuesday evening has died. According to the bird conservation organization Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM), the Great Blue Heron was found tangled in the branches of a tree near a hotel in Oakbrook Terrace by a […]
NBA Rumors: Lakers shopping big name, Brandon Ingram update, Bulls resignation
With several potential contributors still available in NBA Free Agency, we have not heard the last of this offseason. Focus will momentarily shift toward the Paris Olympics for many fans, but front offices remain hard at work fleshing out rosters and seeking advantages over the competition. Here are the latest...
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Des Plaines, police say
A man was killed in a motorcycle hit-and-run crash early Saturday in the north suburbs.The crash happened around 2:10 a.m. at 967 S. Elmhurst Rd. in Des Plaines, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 31-year-old Glen Ellyn man, Nico K. Watkins, was riding a motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to Des Plaines police.The motorcycle hit sedan that was exiting a plaza and turning onto Elmhurst Road, police said.Watkins was discovered unresponsive in the roadway when the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the other vehicle, a 2018 Ford sedan, fled the crash scene on foot, police said.A part of Elmhurst Road was closed as police continue to investigate, but has since reopened.No further information about the crash was immediately available.
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Micah Parsons to the Chicago Bears
The Dallas Cowboys are faced with three players all wanting Max Contract Extensions from CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Dak Prescott. For this instance, we’re projecting into the 2025 Offseason as if the Cowboys had another season missing the NFC Conference Championship. One could argue that Dallas can resign...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it comes to adding players or clearing space to go after big names in the 2025 offseason? Finally, what kind of trade are the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to make if they move Patrik Laine?
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