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Friday Morning Swim Club canceled this summer
CHICAGO — The Friday Morning Swim Club at Montrose Harbor will not be returning in 2024 due to high permit costs. Organizers Nicole Novotny and Andrew Glatt made the announcement on Instagram Thursday, saying they failed to secure a permit deal with the city. The club founders said the city asked them to pay over […]
DON SCHUMACHER HONORED IN AN NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Don Schumacher will be forever remembered as a drag racing legend. During the upcoming NHRA Route 66 Nationals, May 17-19, he will be honored during a trackside Celebration of Life ceremony. Schumacher privately battled lung cancer before succumbing to illness-related complications on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The Route 66 Nationals...
State Week: The Chicago Bears stadium project gets a cool reception; A prison could move north
The Chicago Bears want to build a domed stadium along the city's lakefront near their current home of Solider Field. But the team wants government to chip in part of the cost. A meeting this weekwith the Pritzker Administration left the governor's key staff saying much of the project is a "non-starter.":
NASCAR Welcomes Nearly 600 Chicago Public Schools Students to The Field Museum for Second Annual STEAM Fest
NASCAR IMPACT, the Chicago Street Race, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) hosted more than 550 students at the second annual STEAM Fest at the Field Museum in downtown Chicago. NASCAR drivers, industry experts, and NASCAR representatives joined students from 46 STEM and STEAM Chicago Public Schools to assist with the second annual design-challenge. The winning teams from each grade group were recognized during an awards ceremony and presented with complimentary tickets for the 2024 Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, July 6-7.
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern: The Ultimate Sports Bar For Cubs Games
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is the ultimate sports bar for Cubs games. Conveniently located right next to Wrigley Field, you can stop by whether it’s game day or any day of the week. General manager Christine Koster discussed all that the lively spot has to offer. 773-377-4770.
Penn State women's lacrosse falls to No. 1 Northwestern, losing in Big Ten Championship
After an overtime thriller to upset No. 1 Northwestern during the regular season, Penn State looked to repeat that performance to secure the Big Ten title and end Northwestern’s 42-game home winning streak. Penn State fell short of an upset victory against No.1 Northwestern’s explosive offense, losing the Big...
Fire Misery Continues with Loss to Revolution
CHICAGO,IL–Whether it’s confidence or just getting the ball into the back of the net. Something is missing for the Chicago Fire in the recent bunch of matches. The last time the Fire scored a goal extends through four matches and another 12 minutes (372 minutes). It’s not the longest in franchise history, but it’s getting there with each match.
Red Stars take aim at NWSL attendance record with Wrigley game
The Chicago Red Stars are thinking big when it comes to their upcoming game at Wrigley Field. The team is taking aim at the NWSL record for single-game attendance when it hosts Bay FC at the historic home of the Chicago Cubs on June 8. The record is held by...
Demons on the Run: DePaul students start new running club for beginners and pros alike
Look out, Lincoln Park! DePaul’s newest running club is ready to dominate the Lakefront trail. On Wednesdays and Fridays, Demons on the Run, a new recreational club for DePaul runners, meets at the Lincoln Park landmark known as the “Lemon Tree,” an enormous tree with a large sculpture of a lemon placed atop the stump. From there, they start their practices on Chicago’s well-known running path.
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