Big hits with runners in scoring position still elude the Chicago Cubs despite ample chances.
Chicago Cubs’ runners in scoring position futility creates slim margin for error, again proves costly in walk-off loss
Day: June 12, 2024
Riot Fest to leave Douglass Park following years of community tension, founder says
Riot Fest will move from Douglass Park in North Lawndale to a new location set to be revealed Wednesday, its founder shared on social media Tuesday night. The multiday punk, rock and hip-hop festival has taken place in Douglass Park since 2015, but tensions have increased among festival management and residents in recent years. Founder Mike Petrynshyn promised to unveil a new concept he called “RiotLand” Wednesday morning in a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter. In the statement, Petrynshyn thanked Ald. Monique Scott, 24th, for her support of the event and said that the Chicago Park District […]
Officials celebrate migrant shelter opening in Portage Park: ‘Chicago needs you’
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Northwest Side elected officials hailed the opening of a shelter for newly arrived migrants in the Portage Park neighborhood Tuesday night as the city approaches the second anniversary of receiving buses of migrants from the southern border. About 43,330 asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began sending them from the southern border in August 2022, according to a city census conducted daily. The city has at times struggled to house and keep up with the needs of the arriving people, but on Tuesday, officials had […]
U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber dies at 87
U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber, the Joliet native who served in the Illinois legislature before being nominated to the federal bench by President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 87, according to his family.
The importance of institutional crypto trading platforms
The emergence of institutional crypto trading platforms has made them important participants in the current cryptocurrency landscape, helping to bring digital assets from the periphery of finance into the mainstream. These platforms function as strong entry points into the world of digital assets, providing advanced trading tools, liquidity and security features that are suited to institutional purposes. They are made to meet the needs of professional investors, hedge funds and corporate organizations. As with any investment, there are risks. That’s why it’s best to educate yourself and consult with a professional financial advisor about what investments are right for you. […]
After ‘overwhelming feedback,’ IHSA approves basketball shot clock for the 2026-27 season
The Illinois High School Association also tweaked its schedule for the state finals.
AP sources: 8 people with possible Islamic State ties arrested in US on immigration violations
Eight people from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State have been arrested in the United States in recent days, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Warren: Bears not ready to sell Arlington Park or minority stake in team
The McCaskey family isn’t considering selling a minority stake in the team to free up cash to get a Bears stadium deal done in Chicago.They’re also not ready to put their 326-acre Arlington Heights property — initially envisioned to be home of the team’s new domed structure — up for sale.
Chicago Cubs send Ben Brown to the injured list with a neck strain — and eye Nico Hoerner’s return to the lineup
Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Ben Brown landed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of a neck strain.