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Federal marshals storm suburban Chicago home rescuing abducted North Carolina teen
CHICAGO (CBS) — With guns drawn, heavily armed officers heavily armed were on the scene as federal marshals stormed a home in Libertyville and rescued a 15-year-old girl.The girl was reported missing in North Carolina earlier this month, and neighbors in the suburb knew there was trouble in the house.The peaceful ambiance of Prairie Ridge Road in Libertyville was jolted this week when U.S. marshals swarmed the block where a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was found.The man arrested in this case had a reputation for being everything but a good neighbor.Federal law enforcement officials zeroed in on this home in...
This Chicago Bears free agent signing will have a greater impact than fans realize
The Chicago Bears will have a new-look offense in 2024 with a rookie quarterback in Caleb Williams to go along with rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze and veteran Pro Bowler Keenan Allen. The additions to the Bears' offense are joined by returning playmakers DJ Moore and Cole Kmet. While running...
Five new variants of the beloved barrel-aged stout - sign us up
Venerable beer brand Goose Island, famed for its barrel-aged stouts, has released details of this year’s Bourbon County Stout variants. Five new versions of the beloved stout will be available from November 29 this year, and beer enthusiasts are already gearing up their palates ready for the new release.
This month drivers on north-suburban IDOT roads seriously injured or killed three different people biking
Thankfully, Streetsblog has seen no reports of bicycle fatalities within the city of Chicago this year. Let's hope that this good luck streak continues. However, sadly the northern suburbs have not been so fortunate. In July alone, there have been at least three reports of drivers seriously injuring or killing people on bikes in Morton Grove, Skokie, and Lincolnwood. Two of the crashes happened yesterday, Wednesday, July 24. All three collisions took place on roads controlled by the Illinois Department of Transportation, which has historically prioritized fast traffic flow over street designs that help prevent severe crash injuries and deaths.
Massive Garrett Crochet update could end trade talk once and for all
The trade deadline is now five days away. Contending will soon be putting the finishing touches on their rosters for the 2024 season, while those out of contention will be selling off assets to build for the future. One team that already has its eyes on the future is the Chicago White Sox, and their biggest trade asset as the deadline nears is left-hander Garrett Crochet.
Brookfield Zoo unveils new North American Prairie Aviary to highlight endangered bird species
Chicago - Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary. The aviary is home to a four-foot-tall female crane and a group of greater prairie chickens. As the survival of both populations is threatened, the zoo hopes to bring awareness to the challenges native bird species...
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 […]
A Scout’s Take: It’s Time to Say I Was Wrong
It’s no secret that at the end of 2023 and earlier this year, I was against the Chicago Bears drafting Caleb Williams. I said so often on my Podcast, Gabriel Talks Football, and also on social media. My reasoning was never about talent but rather Caleb Williams, the person....
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...
Man charged with setting fire at Bolingbrook senior center
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - A 21-year-old man has been charged with setting a fire and severely burning a man at the Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:13 a.m., Bolingbrook police discovered a fire at the rear of the Levy Senior Center, 251 Canterbury Lane. The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze, determining that it was fueled by personal bedding and not a natural occurrence.
NFL expert gives stunning prediction on how far the Chicago Bears will go in 2024
Every analyst has their predictions on how the Chicago Bears will do in 2024. Some say that the Bears are primed to take a big step forward after finishing 7-10 in 2023, while others say to pump the brakes on the optimism. However, NFL Network’s Rich Eisen gave the most shocking - and exciting if you’re a Bears fan, prediction of any we’ve heard.
Shocking Details of Failed Blockbuster Bears Trade Surface
The Chicago Bears did an exceptional job improving the roster this offseason. General manager Ryan Poles made it his mission to find a way to get more playmakers on the field. The Bears added a long list of studs in both free agency and the NFL Draft. Chicago selected Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze back in April's draft.
The hope, worry and surreal that Illinois Black female Democratic delegates see in Harris' moment
From reminders of the hurdles they’ve had to overcome to confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to lead, these delegates describe what her nomination means to them. Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to secure the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination — a historic moment that some of...
Orioles have kicked tires on dependable Cubs starter
The Orioles are among the teams that have expressed some interest in Cubs starter Jameson Taillon, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale connected two other AL East teams — the Yankees and Red Sox — to Taillon over the weekend. Cubs president...
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