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Angel Reese Has Amazing Offer For Young Fan With Same Name
There's a lot of things to say about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese but after a recent interaction with a fan it feels like "one of a kind" doesn't cut it anymore. Recently a post went viral of a little girl named Angel Reese who recently wore the No. 5 for the Team Sky rec season. The fan reportedly ...
City Denies Permit for Chicago River Swim, Citing ‘Significant Safety Concerns’
The city of Chicago announced late Friday that it has denied the permit application for the Chicago River Swim, an open-water swim event planned for September. While acknowledging the “positive nature”" of the swim, which had drawn attention to the river’s improved water quality, officials said the “proposed route and concentration of swimmers raised significant safety concerns for participants, first responders and the general public.”
Bubba Wallace reacts to post-Chicago fine: ‘Best thing to happen to me’
LONG POND, Pa. — Bubba Wallace was fined $50,000 after the Chicago Street Race for contacting race winner Alex Bowman on the cool-down lap. Nearly a week removed from the contact, Wallace entered Pocono Raceway on Saturday with a newfound perspective following the penalty issued by NASCAR on Tuesday.
Chicago Fire take road losing streak into matchup against Cincinnati
Chicago Fire (5-11-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (15-5-3, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE FC Cincinnati -175, Chicago +423, Draw +320; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire hit the road against Cincinnati aiming to break a three-game road skid. Cincinnati is...
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
New record set in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
CHICAGO (AP) — Sanford Burris skippered Maverick to a record-breaking finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, finishing the course of 289 nautical miles up Lake Michigan in 22 hours, 24 minutes and 23 seconds. That was 1 hour, 6 minutes and 11 seconds faster than the old record set by Roy P. Disney aboard Pyewacket in 2002. The Maverick crew celebrated briefly as it crossed the finish line between Mackinac Island and the Round Island Lighthouse on Sunday. It then kept sailing as part of the “Super Mac” race, a combination of the Chicago Mackinac and the Bayview Mackinac races that continued into Lake Huron for a total of 496 nautical miles. Maverick also claimed the Royono Trophy for being the first racing monohull to finish the 115th edition of the race, which is sponsored by Wintrust. Southerly winds and overnight storms created the perfect conditions for an incredible downwind race.
Southwest Collective leads monthly community bike rides to highlight every park in the Midway Airport area
On the morning of Saturday, July 13, Southwest Collective, "a collective of neighborhoods in the Midway [Airport] area, joining forces to improve the Southwest Side of Chicago," held one of its monthly community bike rides. It began and ended at Nottingham Park, 7101 W. 63rd St. in the Clearing community. Neither Robin Hood and his Merry Men, nor anyone from the Cook County Sheriff's Department, made an appearance. But several people did show up for a pleasant 3.9 miles, half-hour bike ride around the neighborhood in nice weather.
Evanstonian vying for gold medal in unicycle basketball
You may have seen Evanstonian Kyle Campbell riding along the lakefront on his 7-foot-tall giraffe unicycle. He does this while juggling. He mounts the uni (Campbell’s preferred term) by standing on the ledge of his front porch. Campbell rides the vehicle for fun and relaxation. His website includes many videos, most from passersby who send them to him.
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: From “Dumbest Thing” to Newfound Love
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: Kevin Harvick‘s initial skepticism towards Chicago’s enthusiasm for NASCAR was overturned during a recent street race event, revealing an unexpected synergy between the city and the sport. Despite his reservations, Harvick found himself admiring the organization, vibrant energy, and noteworthy community involvement that transformed Chicago into an unlikely racing epicenter. This event shattered preconceived notions about NASCAR’s compatibility with urban locales and highlighted the untapped potential for the sport to flourish in diverse environments.
Bleacher Nation & Ankin Law Happy Hour
We are excited to announce our first Happy Hour event thanks to our partners at Ankin Law! Come hang out with Brett, Michael, and others from the teams at Bleacher Nation and Ankin Law! We will be giving away swag, free tickets for beer, and more!. Happy Hour Details. Date:...
SHG graduate, Sam Antonacci, drafted by Chicago White Sox
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate, Sam Antonacci, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Antonacci was drafted 140 overall in the fifth round of the MLB draft. Antonacci went to Heartland Community College in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Coastal Carolina for the 2024...
West Chicago Police Dive into Charity with Chicago Ducky Derby for Special Olympics
In just over 23 days, the splashdown of rubber ducks will mark the eagerly anticipated Chicago Ducky Derby, a thrilling annual event that promises fun and fundraising in downtown Chicago. Among the enthusiastic participants this year are officers from the West Chicago Police Department, who are diving headfirst into the charitable spirit to support Special Olympics Illinois.
Sports Roundup: Cards Beat Cubs 5-4
In Major League Baseball: the St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to wrap up a 4-game series today at Busch Stadium. Game time is 1:15pm. On Saturday, the Cards played a day-night double header with the 2nd game being a make up game from a rainout in May. In...
South suburban high school teacher selected for U.S. Women's National Amputee Soccer Team
CHICAGO (CBS) — Christina Kreil teaches social studies at Richards High School, which she calls her dream job. She is also continuing to achieve her dream of playing soccer on the biggest stage. And she is doing so while fighting a rare disease.Christina Kreil fell in love with soccer in fifth grade and played through high school. But she did so while experiencing pain in her right foot."It was really hard to kick with the tumor," she said. "I managed to play through my senior year, and then I was just kind of managing the pain."Christina was diagnosed with a giant...
Chicago White Sox pick Aggies senior catcher Jackson Appel in 6th round of 2024 MLB Draft
As DJ Khaled likes to say, “Another one!” Six Texas A&M baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft thus far. Senior catcher Jackson Appel joined the group on Monday as he was chosen in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick. Two selections prior his batterymate, junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones, was picked by the Kansas City Royals. Appel and Jones join juniors, outfielder Braden Montgomery and RHP Chris Cortez, sophomore LHP Ryan Prager and 2024 shortstop commit Wyatt Sanford as fellow Aggies draftees. At 12th overall to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery...
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