The loaded promise of a concert titled “It’s Time to Feel What’s Really Happening” constituted more than a snappy tour slogan for Anohni and the Johnsons Saturday at a well-attended Symphony Center. It represented the unvarnished truth. Performing their first local show in more than 15 years, the transgender singer and her group delivered nothing but sheer emotion during one of … [Read more...] about Review: Anohni and the Johnsons deliver on promise with ‘It’s Time to Feel What’s Really Happening’
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Heavy Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit again
BEIRUT — Palestinians in northern Gaza described heavy Israeli bombardment Saturday in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 people, as Israel continued to tell people there and in southern Lebanon to get out of the way of its offensives against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups. In Lebanon, the United Nations peacekeeping force said its headquarters in Naqoura … [Read more...] about Heavy Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit again
The Chicago Bulls are trying to play faster — again. Can this roster pick up the pace — and will it matter?
After barely two weeks of training camp, the Chicago Bulls already have latched on to a mantra: playing fast. That’s the goal, and it makes sense on paper. Speed will be a necessity for this Bulls roster, which is severely lacking in size. And after several seasons of sluggish monotony on the offensive end, the team is due to shake things up. But can the Bulls actually pick up … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bulls are trying to play faster — again. Can this roster pick up the pace — and will it matter?
32-year-old man left in critical condition after morning shooting in East Garfield Park neighborhood
A 32-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot late Friday morning on the West Side in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 11:15 a.m., the victim was outside in the 4300 block of West Van Buren Street when someone pulled out a weapon and fired in his direction. The victim was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital with two … [Read more...] about 32-year-old man left in critical condition after morning shooting in East Garfield Park neighborhood
Chicago Fire II Do What The Senior Team Can’t – Make the Playoffs
Although Chicago Fire II, the Fire’s professional B Team, has only existed for a couple of years, it has already found more success than the senior team has since 2017. It might sound harsh, but it’s unfortunately true. The Fire’s recent elimination from the 2024 season extends their playoff drought from 2017 to 2024. Meanwhile, … The post Chicago Fire II Do What The Senior … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire II Do What The Senior Team Can’t – Make the Playoffs