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Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago to give back to first responders' charities
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cubs great Sammy Sosa was back in Chicago Friday—and helping give back.Sosa helped present a pair of $10,000 checks to first responder-related charities. CBS News Chicago caught up with Sosa at Chicago Fire Department Engine 98/Ambulance 11, 202 E. Chicago Ave., where he was signing autographs for first responders and Cubs fans.Sosa was happy to be back in Chicago and giving back."For Club 400, I had to be here to support giving some charities some funds, so that way they can continue helping people—that's awesome," Sosa said. "I know one day, I'm going to come back to Chicago. This year, it's been twice already, so I will keep and continue coming. This is my town. They want me to be here. I'm really, really, really happy to see that."Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
North Central College athletic photog Steve Woltmann to be honored in hall of fame
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- On Oct. 19, North Central College in Naperville will induct its newest athletic Hall of Fame class.That class this year includes photographer Steve Woltmann—a staffer who has been at it for 44 years, but who never expected he would get such an honor.If a sporting event is going on at North Central College, there's a good chance Woltmann will be there doing what he loves."It's awesome," Woltmann said. "I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."The Lisle native has been the primary photographer for the Cardinals athletic department since 1980. When he started, it never...
Thousands cross finish line at Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K
At the crack of dawn in Jackson Park waves of runners crossed the starting line for the 2024 Life Time Half Marathon and 5K.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe half marathon kicked off at 7a.m. and the 5K at 7:45 a.m."At Lifetime we're all about empowering people to live healthy and happy lives," Allison Humbert Wilkinson with Life Time said. "Just really excited to see the athletes come out and have a great day."10,000 thousand athletes of all ages from across the country and around the world converged on the South Side for the annual endurance...
Naperville North girls swimming defeats Metea by eight points
Naperville North girls swimming travels to Metea Valley for a conference matchup. Both teams look to bounce back after losing their previous DVC meets. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Metea Valley gets a second win in three 200-yard distance races. We start with the 200-yard IM, where the Mustangs...
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