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CTA bus rider stabbed during West Side robbery
CHICAGO - A CTA bus rider was stabbed during a robbery Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. The 27-year-old man got into an argument with another bus rider around 10:23 p.m. when the suspect pulled out a "sharp object" and cut him on the shoulder in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue, police said.
Angel Reese's Latest Revelation Highlights Her True Character
Fans have learned a lot more about Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese over the past several months. After all, the 22-year-old's popularity has skyrocketed since she entered the WNBA as one of the top prospects of her draft class. In a recent interview, Reese herself shed some light on her ...
Beloved former Cub joining broadcast for next homestand
From 2015-20, Jon Lester made an indelible mark on Chicago Cubs fans. In his six years with the team, the lefthander went 77-44 with a 3.64 ERA and 940 strikeouts during the best run the franchise has had in a century. Lester’s playoff performances also stand out, as he allowed 20 runs in 70 total Read more... The post Jon Lester joining Marquee Network for next Cubs homestand appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki over the last two-and-a-half seasons. While no specific reason was given for the firing, Mooney says that it... The post Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Thornton Township Schools District 205 board takes heat from township official over fourth of July friction
Dolton mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard piled on Thornton Township Schools District 205 board members over a conflict earlier this month at the township’s Independence Day celebration. It all played out last week at the board’s regular meeting during a dramatic public comment session. The event,...
One Cubs Prospect Continues To Show Big League Potential
The Chicago Cubs’ front office is exploring options as the trade deadline nears. Moises Ballesteros‘ stellar progress and recent showing at the Minor League Future’s Skills showcase make him a strong candidate for a trip to the majors. One Cubs Prospect Continues To Show Big League Potential.
Caleb Williams asked Bears to pay him as an LLC
Caleb Williams has finally signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears. What took so long? Williams’ representatives were reportedly making some unprecedented requests for his contract before he put his name on the dotted line. Williams was still participating in rookie and team activities, but he hadn’t signed...
Accel Positions Itself For Future Illinois iGaming License With Fairmount Deal
The agreement this week between video gaming terminal (VGT) operator Accel Entertainment and Fairmount Holdings, owner of FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, could bring about more than a new racino to Fairmount Racetrack. It also positions an influential VGT stakeholder in Illinois to participate in Illinois online...
VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
New (sub)URBAN Art Walk | Holistic dental practice planned | Skate facility grand opening
Inaugural (sub)URBAN Art Walk in downtown Naperville this Saturday. The DuPage Hispanic Alliance is partnering with the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) to hold the inaugural Latin (sub)URBAN Art Walk this Saturday, July 20, in downtown Naperville. Participants are invited to stroll through downtown to check out the Latin culture and...
Port Chicago Weekend July 18-21 includes National Memorial 80th Anniversary July 20th
Port Chicago Weekend is a four-day festival held across various Bay Area cities, featuring music, art, food, education and commemoration. The weekend events align with and support Port Chicago Remembrance Day, aiming to educate and spotlight the national history of Port Chicago, California by raising awareness of its impact on World War II and our nation’s civil rights.
Three Wrigley rooftop buildings to be torn down after City Council approval
Three famous Wrigley rooftop buildings are set to be torn down after Chicago's City Council approved a rezoning plan for an area near the stadium on Wednesday. The three buildings stand along the 3600 block of North Sheffield Avenue, would be replaced with a 29-unit, five-story apartment complex with 11 parking spots behind the building.
Enclave to open new coworking space in Elmhurst
Enclave, an urban co-working space organization, announced the opening of a new location in Elmhurst, Illinois later this summer. The space, which will bet he thirteenth location in the Chicagoland area located at 100 N. Addison Ave, will open in August. Elmhurst residents can sign up for a two week free trial and the new location. Enclave will be offering a special promotional rate of $100 per month for the first 15 members, with 8 offices available.
Outside Chicago: New Go-To Resource For Getting Outdoors In Suburban Cook County
It’s the new go-to resource to find the best places to hike, bike, camp and explore nature – all in places closer than you think. Arthur Mathews from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and Krista Elam from the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development sat down with us to share what Outside Chicago is all about.
Chicago's Bureau of Forestry slammed with service calls in wake of severe weather outbreak
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation's Bureau of Forestry received more than 5,700 calls for tree emergency requests since Monday night's severe weather outbreak that included multiple tornadoes in the city. According to the department, more than 3,200 requests were completed by Thursday morning. Massive trees in the city's...
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