Articles filed under Chicago
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Blackhawks to host public memorial for Rocky Wirtz at United CenterJul 31, 2023 1:00 am - The Wirtz family and the Blackhawks announced Monday that the United Center will host a public memorial event for Rocky Wirtz, who died July 25 at age 70 after a short i...
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Lollapalooza set a major step for North suburban band Ax and the HatchetmenJul 30, 2023 7:00 am - Oh, the energy of youth. Not long after wrapping up a nonstop, whirlwind, two-month tour circling the U.S. for 28 shows and a number of festival appearances, Ax and the ...
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Woman dies, 6 people hospitalized after boat capsizes in Lake MichiganJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - A woman died and six other people were hospitalized after a boat struck a Chicago breakwall early Friday and capsized in Lake Michigan amid strong winds and high waves, ...
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Sox selloff: White Sox trade Lynn, Kelly to Dodgers, Graveman to AstrosJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - It was another day of the White Sox trading veteran players for minor-league prospects. That's commonly referred to as a rebuild in the baseball business, although the S...
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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Chicago mayor and Bears president meet again: New city stadium sites still on the table?Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren met this week reportedly to discuss other potential stadium sites in the city. The Wednesday meeti...
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Grimace campaign that went weirdly viral fuels McDonald's Q2, yet growth may slow as inflation coolsJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - McDonald's is grinning thanks to Grimace after a marketing campaign to celebrate the "birthday" of its big purple mascot went viral and contributed to surprisingly stron...
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Sound check: Jason Mraz at Ravinia; new Dan Wade album, Nellie's showJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Fresh from Dan Wade With roots in the area's punk scene and a solo career built on the stages of the city, suburban-native guitarist and songwriter Dan Wade carries the...
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Best bets: Out of Space series, Bret Michaels, Laurie Berkner, Q101's PIQNIQ, Summer Jam and moreJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Out of Space Evanston music venue SPACE rolls out its annual outdoor summer concert - Out of Space - this week with four nights of outdoor music at the Canal Shores Golf...
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'It's obviously life-changing stuff': Bears sign Kmet to 4-year, $50 million contract extensionJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - For three days, Cole Kmet's phone kept ringing. His agent was deep in conversations with general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears on a contract extension. It was, Kmet h...