Tag: Chicago

17-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Chicago

CHICAGO, IL—On Friday, July 31, Caleb Reed, 17, was shot on the north side of Chicago. Around 1 p.m., authorities found Reed with a...

Chicago Crime Rate Rises 139 Percent, 33 Shot Over Weekend

CHICAGO—On Monday, August 3, the Chicago Police Department released new statistics that show an increase in crime compared to last month. By the end...

Dunkin’s Worker Arrested For Battery Of Police Officer

CHICAGO, IL—On Saturday, August 1, the Illinois State Police (ISP) announced via social media they arrested and charged Vincent J. Sessler, 25 for disorderly...

“The Chi” Is Riveting Television

HOLLYWOOD─I stumbled upon this Showtime series on coincidence and I cannot tell you the last time I was  compelled by TV series since I...

Eddie Olczyk Announces Cancer Diagnosis

CHICAGO, IL—Eddie Olczyk, TV analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks and NBC Sports, announced on Tuesday, August 9 he has been diagnosed colon cancer via the...

Brian Campbell Retires, Joins Chicago’s Front Office

CHICAGO, IL—Seventeen year NHL veteran Brian Campbell, 38, announced on Monday, July 17 that he has officially hung up his jersey and skates. He...

Blackhawks 2017 Roster Changes In Last 2 Days

CHICAGO, IL—Since the 2017 free agency season commenced on Saturday, July 1, the Chicago Blackhawks have closed deals with Patrick Sharp, Tommy Wingels, Jean-Francois Beurbe,...

Los Angeles Kings 2017 Draft Summary

CHICAGO, IL—The Los Angeles Kings made a total of seven selections at the 2017 NHL Draft in Chicago, held at the United Center on...

NJ Devils Select #1 Drafted Swiss Player

CHICAGO, IL—With the No. 1 overall pick at the 2017 NHL Draft, the New Jersey Devils selected 18 year-old Nico Hischier, a native of Naters,...

Capitals Lock In 8 Year Deal With T.J. Oshie

ARLINGTON, VA—The Washington Capitals closed a deal with forward T.J. Oshie on Friday, June 23. He signed an eight-year, $46 million contract extension. Had Oshie not agreed...