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Twin Cities
3 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Faux SoxFest arrives at the perfect time for Chicago White Sox fans in search of some answers

The White Sox are hosting a season ticket holders event at the Field Museum as a substitute for the canceled SoxFest.
The team hopes to generate media attention without the expense of planning a large event. [ more ]
Twin Cities
3 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Faux SoxFest arrives at the perfect time for Chicago White Sox fans in search of some answers

The White Sox are hosting a season ticket holders event at the Field Museum as a substitute for the canceled SoxFest due to the pandemic.
The team wants the event to be a private gathering for its loyal paying customers and is not promoting it heavily. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Developers of the Old Post Office faced challenges, including the need for running water.
Heather Mejia enrolled in a clinical trial for early onset Alzheimer's disease.
A fossil skeleton, known as Sue, was discovered on a property in South Dakota and sold for $7.6 million. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial: Trial to resume with testimony on alleged museum shakedown

The corruption trial of former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is set to resume with testimony about his alleged threats to block a fee increase for the Field Museum.
Jurors listened to the first wiretapped recording in the trial, revealing Burke's conversation about a failed police department application.
Burke is facing 14 charges, including racketeering and federal program bribery. [ more ]
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