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Chicago Fire FC II End Chattanooga FC's Home Unbeaten Streak
Chattanooga FC's 11-match home unbeaten run ended on Saturday night after a narrow 1-0 defeat by Chicago Fire FC II at Finley Stadium. CFC had a plethora of chances in both halves but was ultimately unable to find the much-needed breakthrough....

Suspect in concert crash that killed Chicago mother and daughter pleads guilty
Monte Henderson pleaded guilty to all charges he faced Tuesday. A judge will decide on his sentence on Sept. 19. ST. LOUIS — The man charged with hitting and killing a mother and daughter outside a concert in February of 2024 pleaded guilty...

Arizona’s military museums preserve history, drive tourism
With cell phones and cameras in hand, a crowd of enthusiastic people cheered and took photos and video of a Harrier AV-8B landing at Falcon Field, the latest addition to a museum celebrating the history of military aviation. Retired Marine Corps...

Pure Michigan’s new ‘Fresh’ fragrance was created to smell like a beach vacation
If you could bottle the ingredients of your best Michigan summer vacation, what would it smell like? The breeze from our Great Lakes coastlines, maybe. Or a wine-tasting adventure on an Up North peninsula where you drive, windows down, past...

Justin Marks ‘stoked’ after Shane van Gisbergen’s Chicago sweep, makes a bold statement on his NASCAR legacy
Trackhouse Racing owner, Justin Marks, shared his thoughts on Shane van Gisbergen after the #88 driver claimed the Chicago Cup Series race victory. With this, the Trackhouse Racing driver picked up two back-to-back wins at road courses in Mexico...
Ongoing LGBTQ™ Holocaust Decimates American Travel Industry
Originally published via Armageddon Prose: LGBTQ™ Propaganda Roundup: Nip/tucking the latest social engineering fisted from on high upon the American public. Trannies institute devastating U.S. travel boycott to protest for LGBTQ™ rights As we all...

Ted Cruz's rush from vacation after tragedy doubted as flight data revealed
Flight data shows Sen. Ted Cruz could have rushed back to his flood-hit Texas constituency after the deaths of 100 people — including 27 girls and counsellors at a summer camp, the Daily Beast reported Tuesday. Instead, he was seen touring the...

Jonathan Owens swoons over Simone Biles' bikini photos as Bears star reflects on vacation in Belize
Jonathan Owens, NFL safety for the Chicago Bears, recently expressed his admiration for his wife, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, in a heartfelt Instagram comment. Biles had shared a series of bikini photos from their vacation in Belize, showcasing...

Tommy Baldwin gives health update on Cody Ware, says Chicago wreck was probably worst hit of Next Gen era
Rick Ware Racing competition director Tommy Baldwin said Monday that Cody Ware is a “little sore” after slamming head-on into the tire barriers during Sunday’s Chicago Street Race. Ware lost his brakes and crashed into the tire barriers traveling...

Colson Montgomery makes his home debut with the Chicago White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery traveled a bumpy road from top prospect to the major leagues. The young shortstop was joined on the journey by the Chicago White Sox. That made Monday night even sweeter for the player and the rebuilding team....

Denny Hamlin rejects NASCAR’s explanation for the Chicago race controversy: “You are not doing your job”
Denny Hamlin called out NASCAR on his Actions Detrimental podcast. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver bagged a top-five last Sunday in the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Circuit. However, what seems to have stuck with him is how...

Simone Biles’ husband can’t get enough of her vacation bikini photos
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens, safety for the Chicago Bears, recently took a vacation in San Pedro, Belize. Biles posted some of the photos to Instagram but her husband’s comments are what’s gaining attention. Biles’...

Denny Hamlin Feels Keeping the Chicago Street Race Is a No-Brainer for NASCAR
Amid the ongoing speculation about this year’s Chicago Street race being the last, potentially getting swapped for a San Diego street race next season, Denny Hamlin offered an unlikely endorsement. Known for championing oval racing and rarely...

Illinois community coming together to purchase Pope's old home
The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located at 212 East 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois, as it appeared in July 2024. (Photo: Google Maps) The village of Dolton in Illinois has decided to buy Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. While some have raised...

Brand USA invites travellers to discover the nation by bike
There’s never been a better time to explore the USA by bike for your next holiday, especially when there’s so much to look forward to along the way. Whether you want to explore the streets of the biggest cities, race downhill on the best mountain...

5 Well Priced Vacation Spots Close To The Quad Cities For Summer 2025
Whether you're looking for a day trip or a week-long adventure, these spots provide the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation, all without breaking the bank. From nearby attractions to hidden gems, there's something for every kind of...

Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty) WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot...

Report: Chicago ‘open’ to potential NASCAR return, with conditions
While most expect NASCAR to move on from Chicago, the city and the sport might have a surprise up their sleeves. Mayor Brandon Johnson inherited the event from the previous mayoral administration. Has he started to turn a new leaf on the future of...

Des Plaines mother, 2 teen sons killed by carbon monoxide leak on vacation in Mexico, family says
Monday, July 7, 2025 9:26PM Des Plaines woman Brenda Correa and her two teen sons Leo and Armando were killed by a carbon monoxide leak on a vacation in Mexico, the family said. DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Three members of a Chicago-area family,...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across South Cook News publication area
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