Thursday, June 19, 2025

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nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
NASCAR brings its renegade past, money-driven present to Chicago

One study says Chicago got an ‘‘economic impact of $109 million from the [2023] event . . . plus an estimated $24 million worth of publicity.’’ But at what cost?

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
Last year’s rainy Chicago Street Race was a slapstick riot. It's time for some NASCAR substance.

Civic boosterism can’t be the fuel for a successful event.

pride
  • by david hall
Trimmed and tightened Pride Parade is as jubilant as ever: 'It's still Pride'

Mayor Brandon Johnson waved a Pride flag and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas twirled a baton. The route was shortened and fewer floats were admitted this year, but that didn't take away from the fun.

crime
  • by david hall
Teen charged with murder in death of retired Chicago cop yelled 'freeze,' grabbed him before firing: prosecutors

Marquan Jones, 17, was ordered held in custody while awaiting trial in the slaying of Larry Neuman in West Garfield Park. Another teen, Lazarious Watt, was arrested last week, charged and is also being held pending trial.