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Crazy fact goes viral after Tommy Pham gets traded
Tommy Pham has to be feeling like he is in “Groundhog Day” at this point. The veteran outfielder Pham was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The deal was part of a bigger trade involving three teams and seven players total. In addition to Pham already having played... The post Crazy fact goes viral after Tommy Pham gets traded appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bears great Steve McMichael gets his Hall of Fame moment as he battles ALS
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael always had that big and boisterous persona and a willingness to say whatever was on his mind, so it’s no stretch to think the Chicago Bears great’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would have been one to remember. “He would cut a scorcher,” his wife Misty McMichael said. “He would have been amazing.” McMichael is in the advanced stages of ALS and won’t be able to make the trip from Homer Glen, Illinois, to Canton, Ohio, for his induction Saturday. He lost his ability to move and speak, though he will deliver a brief and heartfelt message he put together through an eye-gaze device: “Hello Chicago. Thank you, Chicago.” The 66-year-old McMichael is part of a seven-member class that includes former Bears Devin Hester and Julius Peppers.
Bears Sign Ex-Browns RB, Make Crafty Roster Move With Rookie
The Chicago Bears have added a new running back to the mix at training camp, using a crafty maneuver to clear room for him to join their 90-man roster. According to the NFL’s official transaction wire for July 28, the Bears signed former Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton to their roster on Sunday. They also received an international roster exemption from the league for rookie and Australian native Tory Taylor, meaning he does not count against their 90-man roster total.
Cubs give Craig Counsell a trade deadline courtesy that drove him away from Brewers
For better or worse, Craig Counsell, Carter Hawkins and Jed Hoyer are connected at the hip as the trio plans for the future of the Chicago Cubs. The organization has plenty of assets committed beyond the 2024 season, which in this case makes deciding upon trade deadline plans...difficult. There is no easy road ahead, as in selling off rentals in hopes of boosting the farm system.
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
CHICAGO - An Illinois doctor has re-emerged after spending a year inside a Mars simulation. He was among four U.S. researchers picked by NASA for the mission. In this week's Good News Guarantee, he explains how likely a trip to Mars will be for you and me. Dr. Nathan Jones...
What will a new push for nuclear energy look like in Missouri and Illinois?
Behind caution tape, a radiation protection technician holds a clicking instrument. Workers at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Steedman, Mo., are doing something that only happens every few years — they’re moving spent uranium fuel. It’s a slow process. After cooling off for years in a deep pool...
Big Lincoln: How Illinois is using lifelike Abraham Lincoln to help tourists, businesses
Ever wanted to learn about Illinois from President Lincoln firsthand? An absurd question not long ago now is an actual opportunity for Illinoisians through the state’s use of artificial intelligence. The Illinois Office of Tourism partnered with Matador in early June to release the first U.S. state AI travel guide to help people learn and explore Illinois from their phone. ...
Illinois Aurora Watch: Northern Lights Expected until Tuesday Night
Chicago, IL – Illinois residents may be treated to a rare celestial event as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis, typically seen closer to the polar regions, could extend as far south as Illinois due to increased geomagnetic activity. According...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Downers Grove church roof collapses after catching fire
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Downers Grove firefighters battled a blaze at Good Shepard Lutheran School and Church Monday morning. An alarm sounded at 6:15 a.m., summoning the Downer’s Grove Fire Department. Fire officials said flames were shooting through the roof when they arrived on the scene. Good Shepherd Church...
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