Evan F. Moore

Happening now: Despite heavy rain, protestors are posting up outside CBS News in Chicago, as part of a protest against Israel's killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif and other Al Jazeera journalists on August 10 - as protestors approach, the news station closes the window blinds.

That white Marine who fatally strangled a homeless black man on the subway got invited to Trump’s suite at a football game and got a job at a vc firm.

They’ve definitely told us what it is.

a bearded wrestler is jumping over a red ring . ALT: a bearded wrestler is jumping over a red ring .

Here’s what the heat did to me over the weekend:

South Side rodeo brings resources, support to veterans: 'This is really needed.' The inaugural National Veteran Rodeo & Resource Fair was hosted by the nonprofit Leave No Veteran Behind and hoped to enroll 1,000 veterans in vital services while providing Chicagoans a taste of a sp...

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Pull up then.

#PrintersRow Lit Fest, or Book Fair as I stll call it, is always a good way to spend a weekend afternoon. This should be a great discussion! #SouthLoop #Cubs #WhiteSox

A great read for local sports and history buffs.

Can confirm my appearance at this year’s Printer’s Row Lit Fest.

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#PRLF #PRLF25 #Chicago

"I'm right round the corner" = across town

#booksky

Hulk reading a paper and saying “everybody dumb”

some guy who won the Nobel for particle physics or something is going to get black bagged by an 11th grader named Bracen Walmart

Lessons from Chicago teens on the job this summer: ‘You just got to keep that smile’ Despite a rough job market, some teens landed jobs this summer, including working as a lifeguard, at Chuck E. Cheese and at a Chicago museum.

Teens also being hit by changes in the economy -- In June, typically the peak of teen summer hiring, the unemployment rate for 16- to 19-year-olds was up to 14.4%, compared to 12.3% in June 2024 chicago.suntimes.com/money/2025/0..., reports @mannyramos.bsky.social & @araceligomezaldana.bsky.social

“Cause many things you fear have been in place for years.”

Helluva cash in.

Chicago

Roman, get your Jordans back!
#SummerSlam

We’re a bipartisan company.

BREAKING: We're suing ICE for unlawfully targeting and arresting people who show up to court for their immigration hearings.

That match was 🔥 I’ve seen a bunch of street fights and they pulled out stuff that I’ve never seen before. The thumbtacks in trunks and screwdriver in the knee spots were next level violence.

For the sickos.

And don't forget, we'll be doing a live watchalong for Sunday's card! Big Dave and I will be joined by some of your CHGO favorites and special guests @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social and @evanfmoore.bsky.social!

Can Cody Rhodes RECLAIM the WWE Championship at Summerslam?! | CHGO Wrestling Podcast YouTube video by CHGO Sports

The first two-night SummerSlam is this weekend, but the excitement doesn't quite feel the same as it did in years past. @bigdavechgo.bsky.social, @seanwanderson.bsky.social, and I previewed the card and discussed what has been working and what hasn't.

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Rest In Peace Ryne Sandberg.

Old-school South Side record shop meets modern-day demands Like independent bookstores, record stores — like Tearched Scott's House of Music, at 1637 E. 87th St. — offer a cultural experience that big-box stores can’t.

love this place

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ICYMI: “As a father, as a husband, I had to escort my entire family to the car after a hockey game for their safety and to get this response afterwards. No, you’re not getting one more of my kids… I would be a fool to hand you another.”

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Fantastic Four was dope.

I loved the fact that elements from the comics and the focus on the family aspect was paramount.

SUNDAY READ: A Black hockey player is punished for experiencing racism.

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Hulk Hogan's death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans Hulk Hogan's death has sparked mixed reactions, especially among Black wrestling fans and commentators.

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