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Angel Reese Won’t Ever Win a WNBA Ring With Chicago, Ex-Sky Star Reveals Why

When Angel Reese was drafted as the seventh overall pick in this year’s WNBA by the Chicago Sky, it came as a surprise to many. Reese was considered to be a top-notch rival to the number one pick Caitlin Clark and hence, many argued that…

Man shot at South Loop White Palace Grill restaurant with DNC attendees inside, Chicago police say

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A man was shot and wounded as he was walking out of a restaurant in the South Loop where attendees of the Democratic National Convention had gathered Thursday night, Chicago police said.

City officials celebrate Chicago DNC success; clean-up begins around United Center, McCormick Place

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Chicago leaders are celebrating a successful four-day Democratic National Convention as the city starts dismantling the security measures around the United Center and McCormick Place.

Chicago's top cop Larry Snelling showed real leadership during DNC

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There was a reason Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was a top choice for the job as top cop. It was on display on Chicago's streets during the Democratic National Convention demonstrations: Leadership.

Chicago schools' sex ed curriculum teaches elementary school kids about gender identity, puberty blockers

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Chicago Public Schools' sex education curriculum begins as soon as kindergarten, teaching kids first about human anatomy, followed by first-grade lessons about "gender identity."

'We finally excised the ghosts of 1968': This time, Chicago convention wows the world

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Even in a time of elevated political rhetoric, protests and violence did not dictate the events of the Democratic National Convention.

Picture Chicago: 22 photos from this week in news

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Hundreds of delegates mill around before the start of the third day of the Democratic National Convention at United Center, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

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Dave Portnoy RIPS Simone Biles for wearing a Packers jacket to cheer husband Jonathan Owens on - as he played for fierce rivals Chicago Bears

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Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy ripped Simone Biles for wearing a jacket which had images related to the Green Bay Packers during a Chicago Bears preseason game.

Mattr to Present and Host 1x1 Investor Meetings at the 15th Annual Midwest Ideas Investor Conference on August 28th in Chicago, IL

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TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mattr Corp. ("Mattr" or the "Company") (TSX:MATR), today announced Mike Reeves, President & CEO and Tom Holloway, SVP Finance & CFO will present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on…

Will famed Chicago restaurant chain ever open in Las Vegas?

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It’s been almost a year since this restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style food made a splashy announcement about expanding into Vegas. Why the delay?

Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks agree to trade for edge rusher Darrell Taylor

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The appeal for the Bears is obvious. Aside from Montez Sweat their edge rotation was lacking proven options going into the season.

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Woman shot during Chicago White Sox game last summer sues team

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By Jeramie Bizzle Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — One of the women struck by gunfire during a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field last summer filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. According to…

Bears' Coleman released from hospital 'in good spirits' after scary injury, Chicago coach says

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CHICAGO — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital and returned to Chicago on Friday after he was injured while making a tackle during a preseason game against the Chiefs.

DNC in Chicago offered energy, talent, hope; 4 key highlights

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There were so many ways the Democratic National Convention could have gone wrong.

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West Loop, new office building rentals are bright spots in Chicago's struggling office market

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One of the few bright spots in Chicago's office market is the West Loop and its Fulton Market — where a lot of development has happened for several months. But overall the city's vacancy rate is still much higher than it was before the…

Mayor celebrates city's handling of DNC: 'People fell back in love with Chicago'

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Mayor Brandon Johnson took a victory lap on Friday, celebrating the city's handling of the Democratic National Convention that saw Kamala Harris accept her party's presidential nomination with minimal disruptions from protesters.

Chicago’s Rosebud Steakhouse Will Debut Its First Texas Outpost in Southlake

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Southlake will soon welcome a new, white-tablecloth steakhouse to town. Rosebud Steakhouse will open at 2102 East State Highway 114 in Southlake’s District 114 development in early January 2025. It marks the fourth Rosebud for Chicago…

Stephen Colbert in Chicago: 5 highlights from the brief 'Late Show' stay

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For the first road trip of his "Late Show" in all its glory, Stephen Colbert chose the place where he cut his comic teeth, and the time when it would be commanding the world's attention.

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'Windy City Weekend' talks back-to-school, 'Back to the Future' musical in Chicago

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This week on "Windy City Weekend," Val and Ryan talked about going back to school.