George Ofman started his broadcasting profession on telephones in 1977. On Tuesday, he’ll convey it complete circle. Ofman, who labored at Sports Phone earlier than turning into an anchor and reporter at The Score and WBBM-AM, will release his first podcast, “Tell me a Story I don’t Know.” Ofman interviews sports activities personalities with a Chicago connection. His objective is within the name, and he succeeds. “Every one of these people is great because when you start talking about history, the light goes on,” mentioned Ofman, who has secured sponsorships from Paulina Market and Vienna Beef. “Part of this is that every single person is genuine. They’re refreshingly candid. I’d like to pick some athletes, but that’s hard. Most
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Black politicians release coaching program for subsequent
Black politicians and others attached to politics in Chicago are becoming a member of forces for a six-month coaching program for the following era of Black leaders. The program, known as the Black Bench, will release on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and is co-chaired by way of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Jacky Grimshaw, a political marketing consultant for the past due Mayor Harold Washington and the present vice chairman of presidency affairs for the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Members of this system’s advisory board come with Michael Strautmantis, leader engagement officer of the Obama Foundation; Andy Zopp, the president and CEO of World Business Chicago; Kurt Summers, former Chicago town treasurer; Greg Kelly, president
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ unencumber driven to Dec. 25 because of
NEW YORK — Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its subsequent huge unencumber, “Wonder Woman 1984,” to Christmas. The postponement of the “Wonder Woman” sequel, which were scheduled to hit theaters Oct. 2, comes at the heels of Hollywood’s most powerful try to entice moviegoers again to theaters all over the pandemic. Warner Bros.’ $200 million “Tenet” fared smartly in its international-first unencumber, however discovered price ticket gross sales more difficult to return via within the United States. About 25% of U.S. theaters stay closed, together with the ones within the best markets of Los Angeles and New York. “Tenet” grossed about $20 million in its North American rollout, which incorporated two weeks
Sun-Times to release unfastened ‘La Voz Chicago’ Spanish-language
Leer en español In December, the Chicago Sun-Times created a buzz by means of publishing a Spanish-language version that wrapped the Dec. 20 newspaper. Now, after months of gauging comments from Chicago and suburban Latinos, a brand new challenge to fill the void left by means of the dying of the Chicago Tribune’s Hoy e-newsletter is about to start. The print version, La Voz Chicago, is being re-launched as a Spanish-language information site at suntimes.com/la-voz. Starting on Sunday, Mother’s Day, readers can pass to the web site and to find a variety of Sun-Times tales, together with ones in regards to the coronavirus pandemic, translated into Spanish. As the web site grows extra established, they’ll additionally to find unique
Jeovani Martinez homicide: Police launch video of suspects in
Authorities are asking for the general public’s assist figuring out two suspects in a deadly capturing in 2018 on the Southeast Side. Chicago Police launched pictures and surveillance video clips Wednesday of two male suspects – one on a bicycle and one in a dark-colored SUV – wished in reference to the killing of Jeovani Martinez on July 29, 2018, within the 10600 block of South Green Bay Avenue. The shirtless suspect on the bicycle was sporting black pants, whereas the driving force of the SUV was sporting a pink T-shirt, police stated. Martinez, 28, was standing on the sidewalk when somebody inside a northbound black SUV fired photographs, putting him within the left shoulder
Bears launch RB Mike Davis with eye on compensatory 2020
The Bears reduce little-used working again Mike Davis on Saturday, in response to NFL Network, ending his two-year, $6 million contract midway via his first season with the workforce. Davis shortly turned expendable when rookie David Montgomery confirmed he was prepared for a job because the workforce’s major working again. Davis performed 14 % of the offensive snaps and didn’t get greater than 15 performs in a recreation after the opener. He had 11 carries for 25 yards. Shortly after the information broke, Davis tweeted, “Appreciate you Chicago.” The Bears have till three p.m. to make the transfer official in the event that they wish to add a participant to their roster earlier than going through
Bruins Release Epic Hype Video Ahead Of Game 2 Of Stanley Cup Final
BOSTON — Causeway Street is buzzing with Stanley Cup fever. The Boston Bruins kicked off the ultimate stage of their quest for the Stanley Cup by scoring 4 unanswered objectives towards the St. Louis Blues to take a 4-2 win in Game 1. Now, the B’s will look to take a commanding lead within the sequence in Game 2 on Wednesday evening again right here at TD Garden. And as if Bruins followers wanted assist getting overestimated, the B’s launched a fairly epic trailer forward of the sport: Technically, this may very well be the final sport of the season at dwelling, so decibel ranges on the Garden seemingly will attain some fairly gargantuan ranges. Is