Hello, Chicago.
When the U.S. women’s volleyball team beat Poland in three sets yesterday, setter Lauren Carlini threw her arms in the air and ran onto the court, celebrating more than just advancing to the semifinals.
Nearly 72 hours earlier, the Aurora native’s Olympic participation was in jeopardy because of a back injury that made it difficult for her to bend or move easily. Carlini had waited so long and worked so hard to be here, but she knew there was only one thing she could do: be honest with the coaching staff about her injury, even if it meant an abrupt end to her Paris Games.
Carlini returned to action yesterday, playing in the quarterfinal match against Poland. She looked solid each time she was replaced in the rotation, appearing to move with ease – even diving for a ball.
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Gov. JB Pritzker Calls for State Sheriff’s Resignation Over Handling of Sonya Massey Case
In a strongly worded public rebuke of another elected official in Illinois government, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said Sangamon County Republican Sheriff Jack Campbell had “ample opportunities to respond with conviction and resolve to questions” about his hiring of Deputy Sean Grayson, who was fired for the killing of Sonya Massey and has been charged with murder. Read more here.
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At the Chicago Oyster House near McCormick Place, reservations for the week of Aug. 19 are low compared with a typical summer week. Owner Rick Cheng speculated that customers might try to avoid the area during the Democratic National Convention. The Oyster House, at 1933 S. Indiana Ave., is located within the security perimeter outside McCormick Place. Read more here.
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Chicago’s Joe Rau lost his consolation match in Greco-Roman wrestling Wednesday, ending his Olympic tournament and leaving the wrestler struggling to regain his footing. Read more here.
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Choosing a running mate: In the 16 days between Kamala Harris’s exit and her choice of Tim Walz
Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in one word: bizarre. Read more here.
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