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May 16 2024
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2 Chicago men charged after stolen chainsaws led to high-speed chase in west suburbs: prosecutors
WILLOW SPRINGS, Ill. — Two Chicago men are accused of stealing a pair of chainsaws from a truck and then leading police on a high-speed chase through the west suburbs, prosecutors in DuPage County announced Thursday. Kawann Moore, 39, and Richard Pegue, 35, each face burglary and aggravated fleeing and eluding police charges following the events of Wednesday, May 15. Prosecutors allege that
WGNMay 16 2024
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3 Chicago White Sox takeaways as they head to Yankee Stadium, including who might be their All-Star representative
Only three years ago, a Chicago White Sox-New York Yankees affair merited national TV exposure in the first Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa. But that 2021 game, made famous by Tim Anderson’s walk-off home run into the cornfield, is a distant memory for the Sox, who enter this weekend’s series in New York at the start of another long rebuild. Here are three takeaways heading into the
Chicago TribuneMay 14 2024
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Chicago Cubs acquire bullpen help in a trade for reliever Tyson Miller from Seattle Mariners
ATLANTA — As bullpen injuries continue to pile up, the Chicago Cubs have traded for a familiar arm. The Cubs acquired right-hander Tyson Miller for minor-league infielder Jake Slaughter. The organization is very familiar with Miller, who was a fourth-round pick of the Cubs in 2016. Miller was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers in 2021 and has bounced around since then, with the Cubs now
Chicago TribuneMay 14 2024
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Mystics move June 6 game against Angel Reese, Chicago Sky to Capital One Arena
The Washington Mystics need more seats. The team announced Tuesday that they are moving a June 6 game against rookie Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky to Capital One Arena due to increased demand. The Mystics will now play at least three games at the 20,000-seat arena. A June 7 game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and a July 16 matchup against the Phoenix Mercury were already moved
Washington TimesMay 09 2024
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Inaugural Summer50 Fest centered around productivity for Chicago youth, families
School will be out for the summer in just a few weeks, and kids will be looking for something to do! The inaugural Summer50 Fest aims to provide parents, teens, and youth with opportunities to learn about jobs, internships, youth programs, and more. It will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Center. The event and parking are free of charge. LaToyia Huggins,
WGNMay 03 2024
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About the Chicago Tribune and Action Network’s Sports Betting Partnership
In August 2022, the Chicago Tribune and Action Network, owned by Better Collective, a respected sports media company specializing in sports betting analysis, announced a strategic partnership. Through that partnership, Action Network provides Chicago Tribune readers with a comprehensive suite of informative resources and sports betting promotions, empowering them to navigate the evolving
Chicago TribuneMay 14 2024
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Angel Reese has a like-minded mentor in new Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon
Before Teresa Weatherspoon could continue speaking, she first had to pause, biding time for a wave of emotion to retreat and uncover the words she needed to convey how it felt to become the new head coach of the Chicago Sky. “If I could really find the words to tell y’all what this means to me,” she said, her voice trailing off, “you would truly understand my journey.” That was late October,
The Times-PicayuneApr 25 2024
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Warmup ahead with sunny Thursday afternoon in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A frosty start to the day, but a warmup is on the way. A Freeze Warning is in effect for areas north of the city and a Frost Advisory is in effect for areas south and west of the city until 8 a.m. A warmup kicks in with highs in the 50s and sunshine by the afternoon. Areas near the lake will be cooler. Shower chances develop late Friday and last through the weekend. Saturday
CBS News (Online)May 03 2024
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Chicago Teachers Union Demands Higher Pay, Lower Expectations
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has kicked off a season of contract negotiations by issuing a $50 billion list of demands that will enrich the union at taxpayers’ expense and provide little, if any, benefit to the city’s students. Right now, Chicago Public Schools delivers terrible results at a very high cost. Last school year, the district spent more than $21,000 per student, well above the
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