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1. Vigil marks 3 years since man fatally shot in Brighton Park as family renews call for justice (abc7chicago.com) — Family and neighbors in Chicago's Brighton Park gathered at 44th and Kedzie to mark three years since 27-year-old Adam Moreno was fatally shot, renewing calls for answers in the still-unsolved case. Loved ones, joined by other grieving mothers, urged anyone with information to come forward as Crime Stoppers continues to offer a reward.
2. Heighten security measures in place at Medinah ahead of Trump's Presidents Cup appearance (cbsnews.com) — Security will be tight at Medinah Country Club as Donald Trump visits the Presidents Cup in his first trip to the Chicagoland area since 2024, drawing both supporters and protesters from nearby communities. Activists are also using the visit to highlight concerns over immigration enforcement, including a vigil at the Broadview ICE processing center marking a year since Operation Midway Blitz.
3. Will Ospreay Drops F-Bombs on WWE for Running Worlds Collide Against AEW All Out (ringsidenews.com) — Chicago wrestling fans are at the center of a brewing showdown as WWE schedules its Worlds Collide event in the area on the same day as AEW's All Out. New AEW World Champion Will Ospreay blasted WWE's move, praising the packed NOW Arena crowd and declaring AEW the superior choice for fans.
4. Chicago ekes out win at Charlotte to cut into top-four East gap (statenews.net) — Chicago Fire fans have reason to celebrate after a 1-0 road win over Charlotte FC, powered by Johan Gomez's first MLS goal. The victory moves Chicago to within one point of Charlotte for a top-four Eastern Conference spot, with a game in hand and strong momentum from a dominant performance on shots and possession.
5. 'How Indoor Cycling Helped Me Lose 100kg – and 3 Lessons Anyone Can Use' (menshealth.com) — A Chicago-based indoor cycling instructor shares how spinning helped him lose about 220 pounds and rebuild his confidence after years of struggling with weight. He now lives in Chicago with his boyfriend, teaches classes, and offers practical lessons on learning from others, trying new things, and building a sustainable workout routine.
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