Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups
After Ye’s antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas said it had sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end... #press
An Orland Park book club discussing Portillo’s history gets extra gravy with visit from founder’s son
Portillo’s Restaurants executive Michael Portillo recently joined members of the Orland Park-based Smith Crossing Men’s Book Club to discuss the book “Out of the Dog House” by Portillo’s... #press
Naperville’s Edward makes U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 list for Chicago, Illinois hospitals
Edward Hospital in Naperville has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 list of top 10 ranked hospitals in the Chicago-area and Illinois. #press
With 36 runs total in consecutive games, it’s beginning to look like 1897 all over again for the Chicago Cubs offense
The Chicago Cubs turned the clock back to 1897 with two-game offensive outburst against the Cincinnati Reds. #press
Big Ten — up to 16 schools in 2024— having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumbles
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble. #press
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and... #press
Porter man accused of engaging in standoff with police
A Porter man has been charged with battery against a public safety official after pulled a BB gun on a police officer and created a stand-off situation during a traffic stop. #press
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez won’t regret this decision. He and Libertyville-based FC 1974 make sure.
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez switched club programs and helped Libertyville-based FC 1974 win another US Youth Soccer national title. #press
Evanston Pride hosts third annual LGBTQIA+ Community Picnic
Attendees celebrated with music, dancing, Drag Queen story time and more in solidarity after a recent potential act of hate against the LGBTQIA community. #press
Taking the kids: And de-stressing that first national parks trip
Whether you visit Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or any of the other 63 national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful. #press
Taking the kids: And de-stressing that first national parks trip
Whether you visit Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or any of the other 63 national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful. #press
Illinois will seek to address student trauma under measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Illinois will attempt to quantify the level of adversity faced by children in communities across the state under a new law that aims to improve the way schools address student trauma. #press
Lollapalooza Day 1: Billie Eilish a fan favorite on opening day — and 2023 is a big year for K-pop
By one measure, this is the biggest Lollapalooza ever with a jump in daily capacity in Chicago's Grant Park. #press
Gary Shakespeare Company tempts outdoor audiences with ‘The Tempest’
Gary Shakespeare Company’s “The Tempest” has been traveling around Northwest Indiana for free outdoor venue performances starting July 28 to Aug. 13. #press
Chesterton’s Sean Kasper becomes more effective pitching for Corn Dogs. Good timing for Division I recruit.
Lake County Corn Dogs pitcher Sean Kasper has a solid grip on this baseball thing. It’s a new grip for the 2023 Chesterton graduate. #press
Naperville’s Edward makes U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 list for Chicago, Illinois hospitals
Edward Hospital in Naperville has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 list of top 10 ranked hospitals in the Chicago-area and Illinois. #press
Cody Bellinger’s ‘impressive’ MVP-level season is helping fuel the Chicago Cubs’ sudden surge in the NL Central
Cody Bellinger was named the National League player of the month for July after he became the seventh Chicago Cubs player to hit at least .400 with eight or more home runs in a calendar month. #press
Aurora City Council set to vote on spending about $1 million for new large video screens at RiverEdge Park
Council members will vote Tuesday on a contract for five new screens through Sycamore-based Nighthawk Video. The five new monitors would be $923,867, with another $75,000 going... #press
Lollapalooza Day 1: Billie Eilish a fan favorite on opening day but 2023 is also a big year for K-pop
By one measure, this is the biggest Lollapalooza ever with a jump in daily capacity in Chicago's Grant Park. #press
BetMGM Illinois review and bonus code - August 2023
Illinois users can review the best betting options from BetMGM. #press
