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Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Labor Day edition
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago. This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with major music festivals, jaw-dropping art and architecture...
Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
A Patriots-Bears trade to give Drake Maye a chance to do his job
Two things were made clear about the New England Patriots throughout the preseason and, particularly, in the team's preseason finale on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. First, rookie third-overall pick Drake Maye should be the starter come Week 1 over Jacoby Brissett. But second, to make that viable, the Patriots direly need to get help on the offensive line.
Docs: Indiana man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A […]
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Grand Geneva Opens New Employee Housing Complex
In June, representatives from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark hosted more than 80 members of the community — including Grand Geneva associates, interns, student residents and managers, as well as representatives from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, VISIT Lake Geneva, Walworth County, the Town of Lyons, the Lake Geneva Utility Commission, the Walworth County Economic Development Alliance, Tri-North Construction and Gary Brink & Associates — at the ribbon-cutting for The Commons at Grand Geneva, a new associate housing complex on the resort’s property. The three-story building on Sheridan Springs Road, across from the employee entrance to the resort, will provide housing for up to one year for employees of Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge.
“Significant” new information expected in 1993 Pleasant Prairie cold case
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – A joint news conference Tuesday in Pleasant Prairie is expected to include the announcement of significant new information about a. John Doe homicide investigation from 1993. On August 27, 1993, a photographer walking by the Soo Line railroad tracks in Pleasant Prairie found a deceased male’s...
Absenteeism and academic struggles mar Illinois public school stats
(The Center Square) – Illinois public schools are aiming to improve academic proficiency numbers in the 2024-2025 school year. According to the Illinois Board of Education’s most recent Illinois Report Card, 27% of Illinois’ public-school students in grades K-12 are meeting grade-level standards in math with 35% meeting grade-level standards for English and Language Arts proficiency. Mariana Barragan Torres, research specialist for the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative at...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Excessive heat warnings, heat advisories in effect Tuesday for Southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Monday was hot, but Tuesday will be worse -- if you don't like heat and humidity. An excessive heat warning is in effect for Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Heat indices of 100 to...
EXCLUSIVE: Jewel-Osco Marks 125th Anniversary in Chicago
One-hundred and twenty-five years after its founding in Chicago, Jewel-Osco remains true to its heritage, often going the literal extra mile to make sure that customers get what they want and need. That commitment was on full display during the grocer’s recent celebration at a store in the West Loop neighborhood, where a horse-drawn carriage symbolizing the past was parked in front just steps from signage and other trucks bearing QR codes.
Jennifer Ames and Karen Arenson
Jennifer Ames, License Partner and Private Office Advisor. Karen Arenson, License Partner and Designated Managing Broker. As business partners and co-owners of the Engel & Völkers Chicagoland franchise for nearly five years, Jennifer Ames and Karen Arenson are truly blessed. Their shared values and complementary skills are an ideal match. They bring out the best in each other, empowering each to give generously to those around them. Along with a third partner, Paul Lazarre, whom Arenson describes lovingly as “Oz behind the curtain,” they set out to create a brokerage like no other in this market.
Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage Coming To Portage Park With Help From City Grant
PORTAGE PARK — A vintage shop is coming to Six Corners’ growing shopping area thanks in part to a city grant program. Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage, 4948 W. Irving Park Road, is the first of at least three businesses coming this fall to Portage Park. The vintage shop, a bakery and a beauty salon are all getting off the ground with financial support from the city’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
Five New National Champions Crowned on Final Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought the final five divisions to a close with new champions adding their names to the list of greats who have topped the classes at this prestigious event. Sunday at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center featured a diverse cross-section of the classes offered at FOC, from young and developing horses to children and young riders and a dressage seat equitation final.
Ald. Walter Burnett’s Rise To Power Between The ’96 And ’24 DNC
WEST LOOP — In August 1996, two young Democrats joined forces to host a party for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: one a freshman alderman who grew up in public housing, the other a billionaire political hopeful. Nearly 30 years later, the pair joined forces again — this...
Arrested Development takes over Skokie
Hip-hop artist Speech led the 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development at the Skokie Backlot Bash Friday night. He proved that a 50-something rapper can still spit bars with the best. The crowd was massive and fully engaged in singalongs and the classic hip-hop call-and-response shoutouts. The group performed hits from its landmark 1992 record, 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days In The Life Of…, and the crowd loved it.
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