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Former University of Chicago student accused of covering up bomb-making in dorm
CHICAGO — An explosion at a University of Chicago dorm room has launched a federal investigation. Now, former student, 21-year-old Aram Brunson, is facing charges in a scheme to develop bombs for a militant conflict in Armenia. Authorities say “the chemicals found in Brunson’s room were consistent with the fabrication of black powder, a type […]
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are having historic rookie seasons on and off the court and their performances continue to fuel the debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race. The pair came into the league highly touted and haven’t disappointed. Despite the record-setting play by both players,...
Friday Forecast: Scattered showers with temps in mid 80s
CHICAGO — Chicago is in for one more humid day. Friday will feature mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs are expected to reach the mid-80s. Spotty showers are possible this evening, followed by decreasing clouds overnight as temperatures fall into the lower 60s. Saturday will be...
US Open: Doubles, like dating, is all about putting together a pair that can go the distance
NEW YORK (AP) — Players at the U.S. Open describe doubles like dating: There’s the need to pick a partner, gauge chemistry, and then determine if they’ll stick it out for the long haul or go their separate ways — and then maybe get back together.
‘This season’s pivotal’: CW CFB analyst Max Browne talks tiers of the Big Ten, the Pac-2 and Caleb Williams
CHICAGO — College football season is officially underway and CW college football analyst Max Browne, a former college quarterback at the University of Southern California and Pittsburgh, stopped by to talk all things Big Ten football, the oddity that is the Pac-2, and what he sees from new Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Here’s how […]
Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry and she loses in the US Open’s second round to Karolina Muchova
NEW YORK (AP) — Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand until she ceded that game and chucked her racket, sending it clattering on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested in California, accused of domestic violence
(KRON) – “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested in Northern California on Thursday morning on suspicion of domestic violence, Nexstar’s KRON has confirmed. The dancer and choreographer was booked into Napa County Jail on felony domestic violence charges. Chigvintsev, 42, is married...
Jurgen Klopp joins the crowd at the Paralympics, cheering on long-time friend playing badminton
PARIS (AP) — Fomer Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is used to being at the center of attention. On Thursday he was more than happy to be on the sidelines, cheering for his longtime friend Wojtek Czyz as he competed in badminton at the Paris Paralympics. “I stood next...
CPD: Man critical after being stabbed by roommate in Calumet Heights
CHICAGO — A man is in critical condition after being stabbed by his roommate Thursday morning in Calumet Heights. Just after 8:15 a.m., officers responded to the 9100 block of South Bennett Avenue on the report of a stabbing. A 53-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with...
Americano’s Mediterranean Sea Bass, Tips for Buying and Cooking Fish
Americano in the Hotel Lincoln is an elevated neighborhood eatery offering an approachable take on global cuisine. Executive chef, Jose Melo joined us to share a sea bass recipe along with tips and tricks for buying and cooking fish. 1816 N. Clark St. In the Hotel Lincoln. (312) 285-2222. Mediterranean...
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CTA piloting AI-based gun detection system
CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority announced Thursday morning that the agency is piloting an AI-based gun detection system. ZeroEyes technology works by using existing security cameras to identify only brandished guns. If a brandished firearm is detected, an image is automatically sent to the ZeroEyes Operation Centers. They...
Thursday forecast: Warm, sunny, humid; cooler Labor Day weekend ahead
CHICAGO — Summer humidity will stick around Chicagoland for a couple more days, as August draws to a close. Thursday will be warm, sunny and humid, with cloud cover clearing as the day moves along and high temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Early-morning dew points Thursday were in the upper 60s to lower 70s, creating some sticky air, and those are not projected to change much throughout the day.
Shifting to cooler weather which arrives this weekend—most notably by Labor Day…
The record heat Chicago experienced on Tuesday has shifted east and established numerous records. Wednesday highs How far from normal? New August 28th record high temperatures We just completed the warmest August 26-27 combo on record in Chicago. Depicting the change to cooler weather which arrives this weekend, but most notably by Labor Day and early […]
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