Новости за 18.05.2024

White Sox starting pitcher Brad Keller reacts as he gets a new ball while New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New York.

Megan Thee Stallion performs Friday night at the United Center.

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It’s officially Hot Girl Summer time. Megan Thee Stallion’s first-ever headlining tour — in arenas, no less — is forecast to dominate the next few months as the chart-topping rapper brings her linguistic charades and twerking parade to stadiums across the country. It’s a salacious 90-minute show that will no doubt find its place in headlines, incite scores of... Читать дальше...

Al Capone’s Colt 1911 pistol, which he called “Sweetheart,” sold at auction Saturday for $885,000.

Jared Shuster of the White Sox delivers a pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 06, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Getty Images)

Students occupy the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics during a pro-Palestinian protest Friday.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is likely to return Tuesday. |Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

A man was fatally stabbed Friday night in Little Village.

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A man was fatally stabbed Friday night in Little Village on the Southwest Side.

About 9:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person stabbed and found the man, who was between 30 and 40 years old, in the 4300 block of West 26th Street, Chicago police said.

He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with a stab wound to his leg and was pronounced dead, police said. Читать дальше...

A man was charged with murder in a shooting that happened Wednesday in southwest suburban Bridgeview.

Coach Frank Klopas and the Fire are winless in six matches.

Courtesy of the Fire

There are probably people out there who love the Fire as much, but nobody loves the team more than Frank Klopas. A Chicagoan whose career dates to the indoor Sting, Klopas played for the Fire during their glorious 1998 double-title season, has held roles as a coach, executive and broadcaster and is a passionate franchise ambassador.

Ever an optimist, something... Читать дальше...

A former 7-Eleven that is now vacant, at 4116 N. Clark St. in Lake View, may become the next location for Access Contemporary Music’s school and venue.

A coyote that is regularly spotted at Palmisano Park.

Jeff Sadowski

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

WILD OF THE WEEK

Jeff Sadowski photographed and took video last Saturday of the coyote that is around Palmisano Park. That reminded me of doing the book review for “Coyotes Among Us” and how the researchers found urban coyotes are very good at staying hidden even in densely populated areas.

WOTW, the celebration... Читать дальше...

LaVine has never demanded a trade, but let it be known last season that he wouldn’t argue against one. It’s time the Bulls find a new home for the two-time All-Star if they want to move forward in fixing the roster.

Connor Bedard’s presence kept the United Center full this past Blackhawks season.

DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced at 17.

Manny Alvarez (center) stands with Maralea Negron (left), of the Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, and state Sen. Celina Villanueva at a news conference in support of Karina’s Bill in October 2023.

The Sky’s Diamond DeShields takes a shot during the season opener against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

A man was found shot to death May 4, 2024 on the West Side.

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Two teenage boys and a man were wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Austin neighborhood Friday evening.

They were standing near the sidewalk around 7:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of West Quincy Street when a black Kia drove by and someone from inside opened fire, Chicago police said.

A 14-year-old boy was struck in the ankle while another teen boy, 15, was shot in the buttocks. Читать дальше...

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping and important decisions from 4 to 5:30 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Unexpected and surprising events might make you a tiny bit richer. You might find money. (Admittedly, you might lose money.) You might see a new way to earn money. You might impulsively buy something that pleases you. It's an interesting day!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is the perfect day to shop for wardrobe... Читать дальше...

Cozenn Johnson, 54, was inside a home in the 3800 block of West 85th Street when someone fired shots around 4:35 p.m., Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Mexican style candy for sale during the Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Maxwell Street Market in October 2022.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres tags out White Sox’s Zach Remillard on a pickoff during the fifth inning Friday, May 17, 2024, in New York. (AP)

Actor Dabney Coleman (pictured in 2010) died Thursday at the age of 92 at his home in Santa Monica.

Metra is seeking feedback on the future of its train schedules.

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Metra has launched a rider survey to help adjust its train schedules.

The survey, available until June 19 at metra.com/SNP, is part of the commuter rail service's ongoing effort to provide more off-peak service. Metra had long prioritized morning and evening rush-hour trips to and from the Loop, but travel habits have permanently changed as more people shifted to remote work. Читать дальше...

Election judges process and count March 19 primary election mail-in ballots for the Chicago Board of Elections at the Cook County Administration Building in the Loop.