Google’s New Plans For Thompson Center Include New Sculpture, 17-Story Atrium Revamp
The Loop landmark’s overhaul will include a plaza, artwork by Sanford Biggers, a cascading staircase, terraced seating and retail space. It's set to open in 2028.
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The Cubs believe they’re still capable of winning the World Series, even during a late-season downturn that’s seen them win only four of their last 10 series.But even the doubters panicking over the team’s shaky bullpen had to be somewhat less skeptical watching the best bats in baseball bash the Braves in Wednesday night’s 8-4 win.Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, miles ahead in the MVP race, kept adding to his untouchable resume, smacking two home runs to grow his season total to 44. He…
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A pair of men were wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening in Chatham, Chicago police said.At about 7:45 p.m. in the 800 block of East 79th Street, two men were shot by another man, who had approached them before fleeing the scene on foot, according to police.A 29-year-old man was shot in the face and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition, police said.A 44-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the same hospital in critical condition.Area…
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This might rub some Cubs fans the wrong way, but Cubs players are rooting for the White Sox — reliever Colin Rea, in particular.“I’m rooting for them because I think it would be cool to be Cubs-White Sox in the World Series,” Rea told the Sun-Times.No doubt, that would be cool. Of course, the Cubs would need to get there, too. But Rea also appreciates the way the Sox play.“They play the game hard, and they do a lot of good things,” he said. “And they’ve turned things around quickly.”Indeed, the…