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7-year-old boy shot while riding in car on Dan Ryan Expressway, Illinois State Police say
CHICAGO — A 7-year-old boy was shot while riding in an SUV that was towing a U-Haul trailer on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. The northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan at 73rd Street were shut down for about an hour while the shooting was under investigation, but they were reopened just before […]
7-year-old boy shot while riding in car on Dan Ryan Expressway, Illinois State Police say
CHICAGO — A 7-year-old boy was shot while riding in an SUV that was towing a U-Haul trailer on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. The northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan at 73rd Street were shut down for about an hour while the shooting was under investigation, but they were reopened just before […]
Carroll, Thomas homers lead D’backs to 3-0 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona’s three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games. Zac Gallen gave up three hits in five scoreless innings, tying his career high with […]
Singer throws seven shutout innings to lead Royals past White Sox, 6-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Singer faced the minimum through three before running into fourth-inning trouble, walking two to load the bases. He escaped with a strikeout and retired 10 of […]
West Side businesses targeted in burglary string
CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for a group of individuals responsible for a string of burglaries at businesses on the city’s West Side. Chicago police say three burglaries unfolded at businesses in Austin and Garfield Park between June 27 and July 17. According to police, during each burglary, a group of up to five individuals, […]
White Sox play the Royals looking to stop road slide
Chicago White Sox (27-72, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (53-45, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Jonathan Cannon (1-3, 4.41 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Royals: Brady Singer (5-6, 3.20 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Royals -213, White […]
3 injured in Bronzeville shooting
CHICAGO — A shooting on the city’s South Side on Saturday morning left three men hospitalized. According to Chicago police, the gunfire erupted in the 4000 block of South Prarie Avenue in Bronzeville at around 10:15 a.m. Officers say the three victims, two 34-year-old men and a 44-year-old man, were standing outside in the area […]
Weekend Gardening: Flagging, fireflies and tomato blossom problems
CHICAGO — On this week’s edition of Weekend Gardening with Tim Joyce, Tim breaks down why trees may be experiencing some wilting with browning leaves at the ends of their branches, while also diving into possible problems affecting how tomato plants blossom, and how you can help preserve declining firefly populations.
Rome Odunze out for Day 1 of training camp
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rome Odunze did not take part in the first day of Chicago Bears training camp Saturday. According to a team spokesperson, Odunze was excused from practice for personal reasons and is expected to be back Sunday. Odunze and fellow first year quarterback Caleb Williams both came to terms on their rookie […]
Saturday Forecast: Low-to-mid 80’s and sunshine before mid-week showers
The weekend is looking to be filled with plenty of warmth and sunshine Chicagoland! Tonight Partly to mostly cloudy. NNW/NNE 5-10 mph Low 64 Sunday Partly cloudy & seasonal temps. Cooler lakeside. ENE 5-10 mph High mid 80s, upper 70s lakeside. Extended outlook calls for a bit warmer and muggier on Monday with increasing clouds […]
Warmer Pattern in sight…
A cooler than normal overall pattern to dominate the Midwest and Chicagoland area through July 25 before a warmer pattern settles in to close out the month and open August. Forecast temperature departures through July 25 Forecast temperature departures July 26 through August 2 Warmer pattern to return to the Chicago area and the Midwest […]
Paul Lisnek on calls for Biden to step down, the RNC, Trump’s VP pick, & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include the recent calls for President Bien to step down from the presidential race, the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
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