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Who is the Blackhawks captain this year? No one

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

CHICAGO — In one sense, the Blackhawks will not have a replacement for Jonathan Toews during the 2023-2024 season. On Tuesday morning, general manager Kyle Davidson announced that the team will not have a captain for the upcoming campaign as they continue their lengthy rebuild. Instead, the Blackhawks will have a rotation of alternate captains over the course of the preseason and 82-game regular season."The only plan right now is to sort of just let it breathe for a year. We came off such a successful tenure with Jonathan," said Davidson of the decision not to name a captain. "A little bit of it is just out of respect to Jonathan, to not fill that spot right away, and the other part is not to put that pressure on someone else when you're coming out of a period of such greatness. Blackhawks’ 2023 training camp includes a minor change for fans "You want the next person to be in a position to succeed, and there's no requirement to have a captain. We just felt that it was best to leav...

A number of former Bears are Hall of Fame Class of 2024 modern-era nominees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

CANTON, OH — One former member of the Bears already knows he'll be up for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024. Now a collection of players that used to play in Chicago are just starting their process for enshrinement next August, with a few joining the list for the first time.The Hall of Fame announced the list of 173 modern-era nominees for the Class of 2024 on Tuesday morning. This comes a little under a month since former defensive tackle Steve McMichael was named a Seniors Committee finalist and will be up for a vote to get in Super Bowl week. This massive list will eventually be trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November and then a group of 19 will meet to decide the Class of 2024 before Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)A few former Bears are on the ballot for the first time since they last played in the NFL in 2018.Wide receiver Brandon Marshall - 2012-2014Defensive end Julius Peppers - 2010-2013Offensive lineman Josh Sitt...

A Mediterranean-Inspired Take On Surf N Turf

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

Kinzie Chophouse one of the city's most beloved steakhouses has reimagined their menu with the addition of Greek and Mediterranean flavors. Here in our studio 41 kitchen with a look at a Mediterranean-inspired take on surf and turf is chef de cuisine - Kevin Girshman.400 N. Wells StFacebook @kinziechophouseInstagram @kinziechophousekinziechophouse.comDry-Aged Lamb Chops ½ Rack of Lamb ChopsSalt & Pepper to taste1 tbsp butter2 cloves of garlic1 Sprig of thymeIn a very Hot pan, begin to sear the lamb chops on one side with just oil and seasonings. Once you have a really nice color on that side, add butter and aromatics, flip the lamb chop and baste to desired completion. Rest for 2 minutes.Crab Tartare1lb Poached Crab½ cup diced tomato½ cup diced red chili's½ cup diced cucumber½ cup diced chives1 cup Lemon/Basil oil (1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1 ½ cups of olive oil, ¼ cup of Dijon mustard, hand full of torn, fresh basil)Poach Lobster in butter or a lobster st...

The 9th Annual Laugh Your Face Off Comedy Fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

The 9th annual Laugh Your Face Off Comedy Fundraiser is happening this Saturday, benefitting the facial pain research foundation. Joining us now with all the details is WGN's very own Pat Tomasulo.laughyourfaceoff.orgDaytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

A Hispanic Heritage Inspired Cocktail Recipe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

Mijenta tequila is a smooth spirit with a strong commitment to sustainability and female leadership. Joining us now with a Hispanic Heritage inspired cocktail recipe is Natasha Sofia.MIJENTA-TEQUILA.comLa Tierra Fizz Ingredients:- 1.5 oz Mijenta Tequila- .75 oz fresh lime juice- .5 oz Nixta Licor de Elote (Corn Liqueur)- .5 oz simple syrup- London Essence Pineapple Soda to top- Ice cubes- Lime wheel or pineapple wedge for garnishTools:- Cocktail shaker- Jigger or measuring tool- Highball or Collins glass- Strainer- Stirring spoon Instructions:1. **Preparation**:   - Make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready.   - Fill the cocktail shaker with ice to pre-chill it.2. **Measure and Pour**:   - Use a jigger to measure 1.5 oz of Mijenta Tequila and pour it into the shaker.   - Measure .75 oz of fresh lime juice and add it to the shaker.   - Measure .5 oz of Nixta Licor de Elote and add it to the mix.   - Lastly...

The History & Future of Westfield Old Orchard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

Sponsored by Westfield Old OrchardWestfield Old Orchard is the 3rd largest shopping mall in the state. Not only can you shop some of your favorite brands, but there are also restaurants, community events, a luxury cinema, and to top it all off - they are expanding to make it even better. I spoke with Lifestyle Expert Karen Firsel to hear what this redevelopment includes. Check it out.Daytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Rapper Matt Muse Talks New Mixtape, "So Far, So Decent"

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

Chicago-based Rapper Matt Muse has a brand-new mixtape out today called 'So Far, So Decent'. Matt joins us now with details on the EP and his musical journey.And now a performance from Rapper Matt Muse.A Very Serious Gallery673 N. Milwaukee AveInstagram @mattmuse12Twitter @mattmuse12And now one last performance from Rapper Matt Muse from his new mixtape, 'So Far, So Decent'. Performing 'Leave Here'. We'll see you back here tomorrow at 10 am. Take it away.Daytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Man accused of killing 18 elderly women is slain in Texas prison by cellmate: official

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — A man accused of killing nearly two dozen older women and who was convicted last year in the slayings of two was killed Tuesday morning by his cellmate at a Texas prison, an official said.Billy Chemirmir, 50, was found dead in his cell, said Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokeswoman Hannah Haney. She said that Chemirmir's cellmate, who is serving a sentence for murder, was identified as the assailant, but said she couldn't release the cellmate's identity or how Chemirmir was killed.The first capital murder trial of Chemirmir for the slaying of Lu Thi Harris, 81, ended in mistrial in Dallas County. He was later convicted in a second trial for Harris’ death and convicted of a second killing in the death of Mary Brooks, 87.Authorities said Chemirmir preyed on older women, killing them and stealing their valuables. Chemirmir, who maintained his innocence, was serving two sentences of life without the possibility of parole. Instagram post may shed new light in dea...

Cyberattack could squeeze supply of Clorox wipes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

(WXIN) – You may have a harder time getting Clorox wipes — and it has nothing to do with COVID-19.The Clorox Company disclosed this week in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a cyberattack has disrupted its business operations.The August cybersecurity incident targeted the company’s information technology systems. Clorox took “immediate steps” to stop it and brought some of its systems offline. Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination As a result, the company instituted a manual ordering and processing procedure at a “reduced rate of operations.” It’s started to affect the supply of products, including disinfecting wipes, available to customers.“The Company is operating at a lower rate of order processing and has recently begun to experience an elevated level of consumer product availability issues,” according to the SEC filing.Clorox believes any unauthorized activity has been contained and is investigating the incident. The company ...

What is Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s new tattoo? And why it means so much to him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

The Gophers offense didn’t reveal much during a few open practices in training camp, but if you were able to look close enough in those brief August moments, P.J. Fleck shared something special to him.When the head coach wore shorts, his usual summer practice attire, it exposed a new tattoo on one of his tanned, athletically toned calves. Vertical ink running downward to his Achilles tendon now reads: “This too shall pass.”The famous phrase has been attributed to the Bible, and while faith is intertwined in its meaning, those words are not written there in that way. One popular claim is to an ancient Jewish folktale, and President Abraham Lincoln was a fan of the saying, via that origin story.“It is said an Eastern monarch (King Solomon) once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations,” Lincoln said in closing a speech in Wisconsin in 1859. “They presented him the words: ‘And this, too, shal...