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WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Used Two Words To Describe Angel Reese At Olympics Party
Angel Reese posted photos of her outfit at the "Prelude to the Olympics" party in Paris, France. Following the release of her post, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie commented on the slideshow, sending a supportive message to the rookie. The Chicago Sky forward captioned the photo by tagging Louis ...
Smash Jibarito Opens In West Town’s Desert Hawk Bar
WEST TOWN — A pop-up restaurant known for combining smash burgers and jibaritos is now serving its unique creations in a West Town Bar. Smash Jibaritos set up shop last week at Desert Hawk, 2049 W. Division St. Jibaritos — sandwiches invented at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Humboldt...
Bench trial date on permanent injunction set for Lowry/Lockport/Park lawsuit
CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman set a Tuesday, Sept. 3 date for a bench trial to determine if a permanent injunction can be issued in a lawsuit filed by Tom Lowry against Lockport and Park townships. Proceedings will begin at 8 a.m. on that day.
Major rollover crash in west suburbs: Two drivers injured, road remains closed
ADDISON, Ill. - One driver was airlifted in critical condition and another was wounded after a major rollover crash in the west suburbs. The two-vehicle crash happened at 2:25 p.m. Friday on Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) at Winthrop Avenue in Addison. When emergency crews arrived, they found a dump...
Behind the mind-boggling birthday workouts Chicago Bears' QB Tyson Bagent does with friends
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears overhauled their offense this offseason. Through all those changes, the Bears could have opted for a veteran quarterback to place behind Caleb Williams as a mentor. The Bears did not go that route, placing their trust in second-year quarterback Tyson Bagent. The thought...
Amazon Fresh store opens in suburban Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — There's a new place to shop for groceries in Arlington Heights, and residents in the northwest suburb seemed ready to shop until they dropped. There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.The first customer in line received a $100 Amazon gift card, and the next 99 received gift cards between $5 and $15.One shopper stood in line to take Amazon's new Smart cart for a spin.Amazon donated $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to celebrate the store opening.
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Garrett Crochet to NL West in 5-Player Swap
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent more than $1 billion this past winter to make themselves a World Series contender. As the July 30 trade deadline approaches, they’re also expected to be one of MLB’s most active buyers. Could Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet be an option to fortify the pitching staff?
South Side cheerleading squad to perform in Bud Billiken Parade thanks to generous donation
CHICAGO – A South Side cheerleading squad was all smiles Thursday thanks to a big donation that will help keep their dreams of performing in the Bud Billiken Parade afloat. The Chi-Town cats have called the South Side home for decades and they’ve routinely been part of the best back-to-school bash on the block. The […]
Chicago Cubs Trade for Outfield Depth Before Deadline
The Cubs have made a trade, but it's not as exciting as it sounds. The trade involves acquiring Gilberto Celestino, a minor league outfielder, with no significant return listed, indicating a modest deal, possibly for cash. Gilberto Celestino, 25, is hitting .271/.348/.356/88 wRC+ this season. Celestino has primarily been at...
'People are people': Catholic Charities say politics should play no role when caring for migrants
Chicago is preparing for possibly thousands more migrants being bussed from Texas, just as the Democratic National Convention begins. Antonio Fernandez is CEO of Catholic Charities in San Antonio. He said migrants are being used as political tools.
Chicago Cubs Trade: Taillon Heading to Red Sox for Zanetello, Fitts, Jordan
The Chicago Cubs are considering trading ace Jameson Taillon, who signed a $68 million deal last offseason. A proposed deal would send Taillon and cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects Nazzan Zanetello, Richard Fitts, and Blaze Jordan, offering the Cubs a significant haul from the Red Sox's farm system.
New Antibiotic Could Solve Bacteria Resistance and Save 5 Million Lives Per Year
A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. It is...
Ottawa Agrees to Coordinate Grant with NCICG, Approves More Surveillance Cameras
At Thursday's special meeting of the Ottawa City Council, an agreement was approved to partner with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to administer and coordinate services regarding a Community Development Block Grant. The grant will allow for necessary rehab and upgrades to qualifying homes in the downtown and West side areas, from Chestnut to Route 6. Ten or more homes will be chosen from applicants in the designated area. An estimated $650,000 is available to divide up into those properties.
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
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