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Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game Chicago scores four goals in first 11 minutes to dominate play and knot the Finals The Chicago Wolves reeled off four goals in the opening 11 minutes to trigger a 6-2 triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 2 of the Calder…
Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements By Ray Hanania Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch released recommended endorsements for the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. The endorsements list the top Democratic candidates but leaves it up to voters to select their choices in two contested races. Those two contested races…
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Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves Thunderbirds rally from 2-goal deficit; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 7 p.m. Monday Rookie defenseman Matthew Kessel scored his first goal as a professional 5:09 into overtime to give the Springfield Thunderbirds a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 1 of…
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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…
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Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out The Mexico City Derby is part of Pretemporada MX, a two-day event at SeatGeek Stadium presents Liga MX’s Biggest Cross-City Rivalries between Club América and Pumas PRIMETIME Sports announced today that the Pretemporada MX 2022 Clásico match between Club América and Pumas to…
Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Tickets on Sale June 23rd Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. The South African born comedian has written, produced and starred in 11…
Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…
Chicago Wolves beat the Stockton Heat to reach Calder Cup Finals After 48 scoreless minutes, Ivan Lodnia scores and Chicago finishes Stockton in 6 games Rookie goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 28 shots to earn his first shutout in North America and lead the Chicago Wolves to the Calder Cup Finals with a 3-0 victory over…
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