Sammy Wanjiru (KEN) win the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a 02:06:24 time, followed by Tsegaye Kebede (ETH) with 02:06:43 and Feyisa Lilesa (ETH) with 02:08:10. The 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon women race was won by Russian Liliya Shobukhova with 02:20:25 winning time, followed by Astede Baysa (ETH) with 02:23:40 and [...]
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Spectators can enjoy one of the most exciting 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon race day views at the Bank of America Cheer Zone located at the intersection of Franklin St. and Adams St., adjacent to the Willis Tower, the tallest building in North America. Just a block from the CTA’s Quincy/Wells stop and two [...]
The top three women, Liliya Shobukhova, Irina Mikitenko and Lidiya Grigoryeva, from the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon are back to compete against a deep ield of international and American women. Since transitioning to the marathon distance in 2009, Liliya Shobuhkova has been virtually unstoppable. She currently leads the 2009-2010 World Marathon Majors series, [...]
In his 21st year as Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski has once again assembled an all-star cast of elite athletes for 2010, making this year’s ield the fastest and most decorated international field in Bank of America Chicago Marathon history. Defending champions Sammy Wanjiru and Liliya Shobukhova are back to reclaim their titles, but a [...]
It’s the 10th annual “Movies In The Park” event held in Chicago Park District in more than 125 neighborhood parks. This is a great chance to see great movies for free and spend some wonderful nights with your loved ones in the park enjoying a picnic and watching a good movie. The movies start ar [...]
Dan Rostenkowski, former Chicago Democrat congressman, who has served 18 terms before losing in 1994, has passed away at the age of 82 in his home at Lake Benedict, Wisconsin. Rostenkowski was diagnosed with lung cancer last August. He has gone surrounded by his family. Dan Rostenkowski was the mentor of the congressional tax policy [...]
The Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks have almost reached an agreement that would switch D-back Edwin Jackson with Daniel Hudson, sources say. Jackson is with the D-backs team since winter 2010, when he joined them after a deal with other two major teams, the Yankees and the Tigers. The 27 year old player [...]
Thanks to Facebook, people have learned that there’s a new sales in town: the Old Navy Flip Flop sale 2010! For just $1 on Saturday, from 7 a.m until 11.p.m you’ll be able to get yourself some nice Old Navy Flip Flops. The limit is 5 per customer. Drop by your local store and get [...]
Two people are dead after a shooting took place at an Old navy clothes store situated in Chicago last night. The area around the store has been blocked from public access, as it is usually done in this kind of situation, and nobody is allowed in until the authorities finish their investigation. The site of [...]