When UFC strawweight Alexa Grasso (11-2) came into the UFC in 2016, she held an undefeated 8-0 record and was one of the most feared strikers coming out of the Invicta FC organization. And toContinue reading…
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Valentina Shevchenko to defend women’s flyweight title for the first time this Saturday in Chicago against Jessica Eye at UFC 238
The road to becoming UFC’s current women’s flyweight champion has not been what she thought it would be for Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko (16-3). Moving from bantamweight to flyweight last year, her first fight in theContinue reading…
A Latino lineup at UFC 238 this Saturday night in Chicago
As Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the boxing world this past weekend beating Anthony Joshua becoming the first Mexican heavyweight boxing champion, a group of top-level Hispanic fighters look to make some notable news of theirContinue reading…
Turning the Page on MVP: Michael Venom Page deals with first career loss and welterweight tournament elimination last weekend at Bellator 221 from Chicago
One week down, twelve to go. That how many weeks, Bellator superstar, Michael “Venom” Page also known as MVP to the mixed martial arts community, has left on his ninety-day medical suspension after suffering hisContinue reading…
Bellator returns to Chicago this Saturday with blockbuster lightweight title super fight and welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final fights
When Bellator touched down in Chicago last April, it was a night of spectacular submissions ending with a quick win by MMA legend Fedor Emilianenko. Making their return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill thisContinue reading…
Nancy Alejandre participant of Nuestra Belleza Latina wants young Latinas to believe in themselves
What can be said about Beauty Pageants? Nowadays, many of them seem to lose their luster and glamour. Today, young women want to be more than just a beautiful face and instead of following someContinue reading…
Spartan Stadium Series takes over Toyota Park this weekend in Chicago
What do you get when you take your favorite sport stadiums from around the nation and add obstacles from the popular obstacle race-style Spartan Runs? You get the Spartan Stadium Series and for the firstContinue reading…
Happy Spartan-versary: Ditching the beach for a Beast
As anniversary celebrations go, most couples usually want to raise a glass of champagne as they sit back and relax with some sand in their toes and waves of beautiful water crashing at their feet.Continue reading…
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Better Late Than Never: Lauren Hill Closes Out Pitchfork Music Fest last week in Chicago
You may think that reading a review on R&B and Hip Hop star, Lauren Hill’s 20th Anniversary of the Miseducation of Lauren Hill Tour performance from last week’s Pitchfork Music Festival would be kind ofContinue reading…
Lauren Hill to Perform 20th Anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauren Hill Tour at Pitchfork Music Festival on July 22nd in Chicago
In less than two weeks, one of the most influential music artists of the past two decades will make her stop at Union Park, Chicago headlining the Pitchfork Music Festival. On Sunday, July 22nd, theContinue reading…
Colby Covington captures UFC interim welterweight title at UFC 225
Colby Covington (14-1) said he was going to make the UFC welterweight division great again in his fight against former UFC lightweight champion, Rafael Dos Anjos last Saturday night at UFC 225. This obviously drewContinue reading…
Fight of the Year contender comes out of UFC 225 this past Saturday night in Chicago
You would expect nothing less than perfection when watching a sporting event in the house that Michael Jordan built, and that’s pretty much what a sold out crowd got this past Saturday at UFC 225:Continue reading…
The UFC brings card of the year to Chicago’s United Center as UFC 225 goes down tomorrow night on Pay-Per-View
Well, the biggest card of the year so far was bound to have something happen to it during fight week. And what was most likely to happen did as Yoel Romero (13-2) failed to makeContinue reading…
Naperville native, Curtis Blaydes fights on hometown Chicago card at UFC 225 this Saturday night
Ask and you shall receive. We all know that isn’t always the case when making requests in the UFC. But for #4 ranked heavyweight and Naperville native Curtis Blaydes (9-1), his wish of fighting inContinue reading…
Bellator Back in Chicago for Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mir this Saturday Night from the Allstate Arena
Bellator makes its return to the Chicagoland area this Saturday night and they are bringing the Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament with them. The Allstate Arena will play host to Bellator 198: Fedor vs. MirContinue reading…
Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park this summer in Chicago
It’s not often that you see Earl Sweatshirt, Fleet Foxes and Chaka Khan all on the same ticket, but for the Pitchfork Music Fest, combining new artists with those of yesteryear has made them oneContinue reading…
Mamby on the Beach Music Festival Returns to Chicago this Summer
It’s February and that means that we are almost half way done with winter in the Midwest. That also means flip-flops, summer tank tops and shorts are right around the corner right? We may haveContinue reading…
Chicago hosts the main event rematch of Rampage and King Mo at Bellator 175 on March 31st on Spike
If the media conference call was any indication of how the rematch fight between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (20-5) will be next week in Chicago at Bellator 175, MMA fansContinue reading…
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Iowa LULAC disheartened by election results, vows to protect DACA recipients
DES MOINES – The League of United Latino American Citizens of Iowa today expressed its disappointment in the outcome of state and national races and vowed to do its part to continue to protect immigrantsContinue reading…
Holm Looks for Win in Chicago this Saturday at UFC on Fox 20
The road back to getting the UFC women’s bantamweight title may have become a little longer for former champion, Holly Holm (10-1) after UFC 200 a few weeks ago. Amanda Nunes shocked the world inContinue reading…
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El Camino de Holy Holm de regreso hacia el Campeonato empieza en Chicago
Hace siete meses, la ex campeona de UFC de peso gallo Holly Holm (10-1), era simple Holly Holm. Ella era solo otro nombre en la corta lista de oponentes para la entonces campeona de UFCContinue reading…
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Fiesta Back of the Yards 2016 Street Festival Celebrates 26 Years in the Community
WHO: Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) WHAT: The BYNC is hosting its 26th Annual “Fiesta Back of the Yards,” a three-day street festival featuring live entertainment, rides & games, dozens of food vendors, talentContinue reading…
Moline family becomes mini-sized LEGO display
By Gerold Shelton, Courtesy of The Dispatch MOLINE — An area family has won the honor of becoming a permanent Lego mini-figure display at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Schaumburg, a suburb of Chicago.
