Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle returns to Chicago
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
CHICAGO — The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle returned to Chicago Sunday morning with over 26,000 runners expected to participate. Wheelchair runners started their race a slightly before other runners, followed by a two-mile walk. Many groups, like the 'Green Guy Runners' were excited to participate in the Chicago tradition. The race marks the end of all St. Patrick's Day celebrations and kicks off the official Spring Running Season in Chicago.Sunday Brunch with Scratchboard Kitchen
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
Check out this morning's Sunday Brunch with Scratchboard Kitchen with their creative and organic brunch food recipes.Scratchboard Kitchen is a breakfast & lunch restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights delivering scratch-made food and drinks using the highest-quality locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Grace Goudie taps into the bounty of the surrounding farmland to showcase local ingredients in seasonally-inspired dishes paired with a selection of beverages including local craft beer, carefully curated wines, and specialty cocktails. You’ll also find a daily selection of house-made pastries, locally roasted coffee, specialty espresso drinks, kombucha, and cold brew. Not to mention, little ones love Chef Grace’s unique (and sneakily healthy!) spin on the standard kids menu. Scratchboard Kitchen | Brunch in Arlington Heights, IL (scratchboardkitchenah.com)Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox eve...How much does the average Costco shopper spend per visit? Costco reveals the answer
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
(NEXSTAR) — It takes money to save money, apparently.Bargain shoppers have long touted the savings they allege to accrue by purchasing their gargantuan boxes of granola bars or unwieldy packs of toilet paper at Costco. But before Costco members even set foot inside the store, their wallets need to be prepared to bear the immediate burden of buying in bulk — which sometimes means plunking down a more substantial dollar amount. Costco membership fees will increase, CFO says, but when? Recent data from Numerator, a market-research firm headquartered in Chicago, had suggested that the average Costco shopper spends just over $100 per visit for a total of around $3,000 per year, according to updated 2023 data first reported by Business Insider. Numerator data shared with Nexstar also appears to indicate that Costco’s average transaction is approximately double the average Target or Walmart transaction, which hover at around $50 and $54 bucks respectively, per the company’s findings.But ...What's next for Austin's graffiti park as HOPE Outdoor Gallery plans its permanent home
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austin-based Cumby Group LLC purchased the 1.2-acre property at the former home of HOPE Outdoor Gallery and graffiti park moved forward in 2019, HOPE Outdoor Gallery announced plans for a new permanent home, according to the HOPE Outdoor Gallery website. New condos at old HOPE graffiti park to cost $3.6M apiece Future plans for HOPE Outdoor GalleryA 17.7-acre, open-air cultural events center, community art park and technology gallery is expected to open soon in Austin, across from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the website said.Furthermore, there will be ways to feed your mind and soul, the website said. From coffee to cocktails, the new location will have the following:CafeRooftop barArt supplyFood trucksCommunity wallsLocal vendors"The new location will allow us to expand upon our rich foundation of art education classes, community events, and more professional development for Austin creative community," the website said.KXAN reached out to the g...March Madness: FAU, UConn through to Final Four; who’s next?
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
By The Associated PressMarch Madness is wrapping up the Elite Eight, and No. 1 seeds are nowhere to be found. Instead, Florida Atlantic became the lowest-ever seed to make the Final Four after beating Kansas State. And UConn’s back in the Final Four for the first time in nine years. There’ve been millions of busted brackets — and more games to come. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 5 San Diego State (30-6) vs. No. 6 Creighton (24-12), Sunday, 2:20 p.m. (CBS)A first trip to the Final Four awaits the winner of the South Region, and both used defense to secure their spot. The Aztecs stifled top-seeded Alabama’s All-American freshman Brandon Miller, blocked eight shots and forced 14 turnovers in a 71-64 victory. The Bluejays took out Princeton with a combination of 3-point shooting and a swarming second-half defense. Darrion Trammell sparked a go-ahead 12-0 run for San Diego State in the second half and the Aztecs hit 5 of 6 free throws in the final minute ...Albany Academy tops Tappan Zee, advancing to Federation Tournament championship game
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
GUILDERLAND CENTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Academy boys basketball team faced a tall order Saturday in the semifinals of the Class A Federation Basketball Tournament of Champions at Guilderland High School. The Cadets, who hadn't played a game since Feb. 18, were matched up with arguably the hottest team in Class A: Sec. I's Tappan Zee. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Dutchmen, ranked third in the state, were just one week removed from claiming the NYSPHSAA Class A state title, and entered the day winners of nine straight games. But Academy head coach Jim Driggs clearly had his team prepared. The Cadets touched up Tappan Zee for 59 points, the most points the Dutchmen have allowed in a game this season, en route to a 59-55 victory, earning a spot in Sunday's Federation Tournament championship game.Academy showed few signs of rust in the early stages, knocking down three shots from beyond the three-point arc in the ...Patroons extend win streak to seven
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Patroons came into Saturday's game on a six-game win streak and extended it to seven after downing Academie Alma 120-80. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The offense was hot from the opening tip. Derrick Rowland Jr. got things going with a big three to give the Patroons a 17-point lead in the first. That lead quickly grew as Jamil Hood found Deon Lyle in the paint as his bucket gave Albany a 40-22 edge. Lyle scored a team-high 25 points in the win.Another face that was hot from three-point range tonight was Josue Salaam. He extended the Patroons' lead by 28 after knocking down a three. Albany led 66-37 at halftime, and that deficit was too much for Academie Alma to overcome.UAlbany women's lacrosse wins conference opener
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany women's lacrosse team opens its' 2023 America East schedule with a victory over Vermont at home Saturday afternoon, winning 12-9 in a rematch of the 2022 conference title game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Key StatsSarah Falk scored three goals with two assistsShonly Wallace recorded a hat trickBryar Hogg scored twice with two assistsUAlbany outdrew Vermont 14-11, including 5-1 in the first and third quartersUAlbany won 25 of 46 ground ballsVermont's Ava Vasile scored five goals with one assistHead Coach Katie Thomson: "It is really great to have a win to start our conference schedule. We worked really hard in the offseason, in the preseason, and in this first stretch of nonconference games to really focus on our process and take it game-by-game. The defense was so locked in today. They did a great job preparing the last couple d...Davis and Shaw propel Dutchmen past No. 7 Saints
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Juniors Michael Shaw and Zach Davis combined for 10 goals to lead the No. 5 Union College men's lacrosse team to a decisive 12-6 victory over No. 7 St. Lawrence University in the Liberty League opener for both teams on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The junior tandem had huge games for Union (5-1, 1-0 Liberty League), playing a role in 11 of the team's 12 goals. Shaw recorded a career-high seven points on five goals and two assists, while Davis found the net a career-best five times as well. Senior Jake Titus and junior Jake Mabardy also both scored for the home team, while junior Peter Kip dished out three assists. Junior Matthew Paolatto had another excellent day at the X for Union, winning 13-of-16 faceoffs and grabbing a game-high six ground balls. Sophomore Seamus Foley led the defensive unit with two grou...Weller’s goal propels Thunder past Railers, 2-1
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:34:54 GMT
GLENs FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shawn Weller scored a power-play goal in the third period to help the Adirondack Thunder to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Worcester Railers in front of 5,029 at Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday night. With the win, the Thunder trail the Railers by three points for the final playoff spot in the North Division. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Grasso opened the scoring in the second period with a breakaway goal as he beat goaltender Ken Appleby over the shoulder. The goal was Grasso’s 31st of the year and fourth goal of the weekend to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead. With the goal, Grasso set the record for most goals in the regular season for Adirondack since joining the ECHL.Worcester responded later in the second as Reece Newkirk beat goaltender Jake Theut to even the score. Assists were given to Bobby Butler and Jared Brandt at 13:10 of the second period and the game was even at one goal ...Latest news
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