The long-awaited 4th of July weekend is right around the corner and to celebrate Chicago’s hospitality industry is rolling out the red, white, and blue carpet. Check out our roundup of the best 4th of July restaurant specials and local hotel accommodations in Chicago for the big holiday weekend.

Restaurants

BLVD Steakhouse

The popular West Loop steakhouse is offering a chef-driven Grilling Kit to make your 4th of July spectacular. The Grilling Kit includes: your choice of two Prime Steaks, either Bone-In Ribeye, Filet Mignon or NY Strip; 50/50 Mashed Potatoes; Asparagus, Bone Marrow Butter and BLVD Steak Salt. The kits offered by this restaurant in Chicago will include grilling instructions from Executive Chef Johnny Besch! Order via TOCK for pick-up July 1-3 here: https://www.exploretock.com/blvd/ 

El Che Meat & Provisions

El Che Steakhouse & Bar’s retail marketplace is offering everything needed to host a successful barbecue on the 4th of July in Chicago with take-home grilling kits. The Weekender Kit ($57) includes a 4 pack short ribs, 2 morcilla links, 2 chorizo links, 4-pack BabyGold Beer—part of his partnership at iconic Berwyn establishment Fitzgeralds—plus 4 oz each of housemade Chimichurri, Chimichurri Rojo, Salsa Criolla.

In addition, recreate Chef/Owner John Manion’s iconic meat platter at your home grill with the Parrillada Platter for four ($109): a 12 oz Picanha, 4 short ribs, 2 morcilla links, 2 chorizo links, sweetbreads, 2 marrow bones, bread and Chimichurri, Rojo Chimichurri and Salsa Criolla. Finally, the Beat the Heat Wine Box ($45) offers three South American bottles that are best served chilled. 

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Chef/Owner John Manion’s Argentine steakhouse recently evolved its wine program to feature an exclusively South American list—one of the only places in the US to commit to serving only South American wines. Pais is a crushable summer red wine that was the first grape brought from the old world in the mid 16th Century. Pairing perfectly for the 4th of July weekend, and beverage director Alex Cuper is offering a variety available by-the-glass June 29 through July 3. Examples of the Pais wines on special include: J. Bouchon ‘Viejo’, 2019 Maule Valley ($12/glass); Cacique Maravilla Pipeno, 2019 Bio Bio ($13/glass); Vinateros Bravos ‘Volcanico’, 2020 Itata Valley ($14/glass); and Roberto Henriquez ‘Rivera del Norto’, 2018 Itata Valley ($14/glass).

Recess

There’s no better inland destination to celebrate this 4th of July weekend in Chicago than at Recess—enjoy live music from DJs on Friday 7/2 and Saturday 7/3 night indoors, or start your day early on one of the 500+ seats on the expanded patio. To commemorate the holiday weekend, Recess is also hosting a special Photo Contest on their Instagrammable patio. To enter, strike a pose in your best red, white & blue outfit in front of the new street art and murals gracing the patio, such as this patriotic eagle. Tag @chicagoinrecess, for your chance to win Recess swag, Bluetooth speakers and gift cards.

The Smith

In the heart of River North, diners can sip on frozen cocktails such as the French 75 Slushie on the 4th of July in Chicago at The Smith on their expansive patio before walking over to watch. After cocktails, indulge in The Smith’s signature skillet roasted Mac & Cheese, Spicy Salmon Tartare, Veggie Royale Burger, and more. Diners can also enjoy The Smith’s “Weekend Sunset” menu featuring $3 oysters, Little Gem Caesar Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and more.  

Hotels

Sheraton Grand

What better way to spend the 4th of July in Chicago than watching the fireworks from a riverfront hotel? Offering one-of-a-kind views of the show over the holiday weekend, the recently reopened Sheraton Grand is the perfect place to stay when visiting the city or planning a holiday staycation. A blend of refined comfort and stylishly appointed accommodations, the hotel offers striking views of the lake, river and Chicago skyline. With a location steps away from Millennium Park and Navy Pier, you can enjoy the show in person or watch the fireworks with family and friends from one of the lake view suites. 

The Blackstone 

Long dubbed “The Hotel of Presidents,” experience a place where past meets present this 4th of July in Chicago. Dating back to 1910, The Blackstone hotel’s iconic past contains stories of things that happened in smoke-filled rooms and windowless barbershops.

Live the legacy first hand by staying in the Suite of Presidents, where Harry Truman delighted staff with a private piano performance of the “Missouri Waltz;” President Eisenhower watched his 1952 nomination; and President Kennedy enjoyed Boston clam chowder when he received word he had to return to the White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

Hotels of Oak Brook 

Escape the city over the holiday weekend and celebrate the 4th of July in Oak Brook. A serene suburb setting just beyond city limits, the Hotels of Oak Brook offer a great alternative to downtown Chicago. Just 15 miles west of the city, Oak Brook is home to six outdoor parks, one of the Midwest’s hottest shopping destinations Oak Brook Center and seven hotel options for all budgets. While visiting, experience the largest exhibition of original Frida Kahlo works in the Chicagoland area in over 40 years or Human+Nature Exhibit at Morton Arboretum. 

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Neighborhood street festivals, art shows, outdoor concerts — including Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago — are returning this summer as the Chicago area reopens. As with most things this year, the coronavirus pandemic has put its stamp on summer events: some have been postponed until later in the season, some outright canceled for 2021; others are finalizing dates and details. But, improving coronavirus numbers have made more summer festivals in Chicago possible. And the city has given the green light for festivals and “general admission outdoor spectator events” to welcome 15 people for every 1,000 square feet. With that, here are the latest updates on July’s Chicago festivals guide for 2021.

July 2-Aug. 21: Grant Park Music Festival

Jay Pritzker Pavilion | 201 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

The Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago is the nation’s only remaining free, outdoor classical music series. Each summer, the Festival is committed to providing free classical music to all of Chicago.

July 2-Aug. 27: Water Colors

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

A live jazz music series presented on the shore of Lake Michigan in Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns Lake Stage.

July 7-11: Taste of Chicago | Various locations

Grant Park | 337 E Randoplh St, Chicago, IL 

The next event on our Chicago festival guide is the Taste of Chicago. The festival features free admission and has been held for more than 35 years. The festival is known as one of the greatest food festivals in the world.

July 8-11: Windy City Smokeout

United Center | 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Windy City Smokeout combines all those things into one legendary Chicago weekend. The outdoor fest takes place in the shadow of the iconic United Center, with an impressive musical lineup featuring country superstars and up-and-coming talent.

Purchase tickets here.

July 10: Bastille Day Chicago

Lycée Français de Chicago | 1929 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL

Chicago celebrates the French National Day in style on Montrose Beach. The Windy City festival, which observes 1789’s Storming of the Bastille, includes fun for the entire family. It starts with a picnic and music and continues with pétanque, a movie, and more.

July 10-11: Southport Art Fest

Wrigleyville | W. Waveland Ave. & N. Southport Ave, Chicago, IL

Chicago’s iconic Southport Corridor blooms to life next summer when Southport Art Fest takes over Waveland and Southport in July of 2021. Featured in TimeOut Chicago as one of the “Best Festivals in Town,” the event will feature an assorted mix of fine art, setting the environment for a picture-perfect Chicago neighborhood street festival.

July 10-Aug. 28: Outdoor Summer Concert Series 

Copernicus Center | 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

Beginning Saturday, July 10th music lovers of all ages can come to enjoy live bands at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy your summer nights under the stars, attend the Outdoor Summer Concert festival in Chicago. The festival will feature your favorite bands and a local kitchen. Doors open 5 pm $10 General Admission.

Purchase tickets here.

July 11-Sept. 12: Sundays on State 

Chicago Loop Alliance | 55 W Monroe St #2660, Chicago, IL

Chicago’s most iconic street, State Street, will close to traffic from Lake to Madison on select Sundays this summer and transform into an open street full of surprises. Come together with neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond for this free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, retail, bars, restaurants, and local attractions. Experience everyone’s neighborhood, the Loop, like never before! 

Sign up here to be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Loop staycation package!

July 15: Taco Crawl (Rogers Park) 

Clark Street

Local restaurants will be serving their signature tacos while you stroll Clark St. and get to know the community. The crawl will take place along Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave. Rain or shine. Buy tickets in advance for $20 and the day of for $30. 

Purchase tickets here. 

July 16-18: Millennium Art Festival 

Millennium Park | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Popping up for a three-day weekend, the top-ranked art and design show Millennium Art Festival brings the art of happiness to the heart of downtown Chicago. Millennium Art Festival embodies Amdur Productions’ dedication to crafting an experience of art exploration. An array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture, showcases the talents of more than 110 juried artists who participate in this city-centric festival. Millennium Art Festival infuses a creative spirit into Chicago’s urban streets.

Make free reservations here. 

July 16-18: Tacos y Tamales Festival 

16th & Peoria, Pilsen, Chicago, IL

From traditional mariachis, song & dance, to the very best of Latin pop-rock… the entertainment elements of the Tacos y Tamales Festival will be second to none. Patrons can expect a full weekend lineup on the performance stage and into the streets where the music is as authentic as the food, culture, and pulse of the fest itself.

July 17: Volleywood Electric Beach 

North Ave. Beach | 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

Volleywood Electric Beach is Chicago’s only beachfront music festival, featuring 8 hours of music, 5 artists on 1 stage. 

Purchase tickets here. 

July 17-18: Bucktown Neighborhood & Garden Walk

Meander through the neighborhood and view their 98 urban gardens, listen to music, watch a visual artist create their art, stop at your favorite neighborhood store for a BNGW special, and learn about everything that makes Bucktown great.  Here you will find a guide of urban gardens, “Garden Happenings” our music, artist, and local businesses weekend programming, public art, landmarks, schools, churches, parks, gardens, and other notable places for Chicago residents and visitors to view at their leisure. 

July 17-18: Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

On Sheffield from Belmont to Roscoe St. | 3200 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL

No matter when held, expect to have a blast at this popular 36th annual street happening on Sheffield Avenue in the heart of the Lakeview neighborhood (and just steps from the Belmont El station). Don’t miss top local tribute bands on the main stage (near Roscoe), great eats, libations (beer and wine), and artisans. Also expect an eclectic “community” entertainment stage near Belmont filled with fun neighborhood music acts, deejays, and other performers.

July 17-18: Chinatown Summer Fair

2200 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL

This iconic event is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region, Chinatown Summer Fair is a true celebration of Far East beauty and culture including food, art, and music located on Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Avenue to 24th Place in Chicago. 

Saturday will be from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.  This neighborhood street festival will open with a lion dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 1 p.m. on the main stage, followed by Asian performances, kung fu demonstrations, samplings from Chinatown’s restaurants & unique gift shops, arts & crafts exhibits, street vendors with an array of merchandise, and a children’s area.

July 23-25: Lincoln Square Greek Fest 

The Greek Festival that is held in Lincoln Park, Chicago, is a fiesta of Greek culture and tradition. During the festival’s days, the visitors can enjoy Greek live music, authentic Greek food, a lot of activities for children, art and handmade crafts stands, and more.

July 23-25: Wicker Park Fest 

As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed “Chicago’s Best Street Festival of the Summer ” by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife, and acclaimed restaurants. Building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music, great local food, arts and crafts, a kids’ area, and retail vendors. 

July 24-25: Taste of Lincoln Avenue 

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Chuch of Chicago | 2727 W Winona St, Chicago, IL

In a city of street fests, one would be hard-pressed to find one more iconic than the 37th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue. And like a fine wine, it has aged well (and expanded) over the years. It offers lots of fun things beyond its many food, arts/crafts, and other vendors.

July 24-25: Colombian Fest 

Kelvyn (William) Park | 4438 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 

Chicago’s summer festival celebrating the love for Colombian and Latin Culture through song, dance, food, and community.

Purchase tickets here. 

July 29-Aug. 1: Lollapalooza 

Grant Park

Lolla takes over historic Grant Park in Downtown Chicago, alongside the beautiful Chicago skyline and the shores of Lake Michigan. Take advantage of interactive areas with giveaways, merch, and more! With 8 stages, and 170+ bands from all over the world, every Lolla lineup makes hands wave, heads nod, and crowds holler. 

Purchase tickets here.

July 29-Aug. 1: Fiesta del Sol (Pilsen)

1000-1600 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 

Fiesta Del Sol is a free four-day family-friendly Mexican festival in the heart of one of Chicago’s most attractive communities – Pilsen.  This event spans an eight-block space down Cermak Road and can be seen from miles around because of the carnival’s Ferris Wheel and the bright lights of over 100 booths showcasing some of the best tacos, tamales, and tostadas in town.  

July 30-Aug. 1: Jeff Fest 

Jefferson Memorial Park | 4822 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL

The northwest side’s cozy Jefferson Park neighborhood throws its annual community party with food, music, arts/crafts, and activities for kids. The event costs $5 and the times are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, 2-9 p.m Sunday. 

July 31: Wrigleyville Art Market 

Gallagher Way | 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Located right outside the famous Wrigley Field in Gallagher Way, the market will be lined with 50 unique artists showing DIY-themed pieces, beautiful jewelry, up-cycled, functional art for beer and wine lovers, and unique wearables. Unique pieces of art will be on display and available for purchase at a variety of price points. Artists will also be available throughout the day to talk about their DIY inspirations and to give insights into their artistic processes. Delicious local restaurants will be within walking distance for hungry art lovers as well!

Featured Image Credit: Taste of Chicago on Facebook

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Head for the magnificent Ozark Mountains where you’ll find plenty of outdoor recreation, thrills around every corner and hospitality to the max, better known as down-home Southern cooking. Branson is a year-round destination that changes with cool new things to do in each season. This summer, grab your pals and check out Branson.

Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center. Photo courtesy of Chateau on the Lake.

• Start at Chateau on the Lake — Your own castle in the sky

Book a few nights at the 4-star Chateau on the Lake, overlooking Table Rock Lake and the Ozark Mountains. When you drive up, you know you’ve arrived someplace uber special. The resort features 301 guestrooms/ suites with upscale amenities like flat-screen TVs, complimentary WI-FI, Keurig coffee makers and plush bedding. Surround yourself in luxury with spacious bathrooms/granite countertops, Kohler shower heads and bath extravagances. My room also had a private balcony for sipping morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine. Hang out in the Library Lounge. Indulge in the sumptuous breakfast buffet at Chateau Grill and grab a few treats from the Sweet Shoppe. The on-property Chateau Marina lets you rent boats and wave runners, so you can water ski or fish right from their private dock. The Chateau is close enough to all of Branson’s attractions, but feels like your own personal oasis in the mountains.

Photo courtesy of Chateau on the Lake.

2)Hit the Shows!

More and more venues are opening up again in the live entertainment capital of the world. Check out cover bands, illusionists, magicians and more. In season, you can literally go from show to show with three performances daily — 10:00 a.m., afternoon matinee and an evening show. Bring back disco at “Dancing Queen” at the Kings Castle Theatre the ultimate 70s show, where this talented group sings and dances to your favorite hits. Returning after a successful run in Vegas, this show will wow you with a dazzling psychedelic kaleidoscope of color and energy!

Photo courtesy of Kings Castle Theatre.

For something really cool with lots of audience participation, head to the “Escape Reality” Magic Dinner Show and be awed by the performances of Janine and Garry Carson. Named the “Best Dinner Show in Branson in 2020” among other awards, each act will keep you and your buddies guessing, “how’d they do that?” Dine on a full 3-course meal followed by a brilliant combination of illusion, magic, comedy and fun.

Janine and Garry Carson perform wonderful illusions in the award-winning “Escape Reality Magic Dinner Show.” Photo courtesy of Carson Entertainment.

3.Thrill to the Over-the-top Coasters at Silver Dollar City 

Photo courtesy of Silver Dollar City.

If you’re looking for heart-pumping thrills, Silver Dollar City delivers the goods. Branson’s #1 attraction is the internationally-acclaimed 1880s-style theme park with 40 fun rides, 12 restaurants, live shows and 60 unique shops. Watch more than 100 craftsmen demonstrate the art of woodcarving, glass blowing, pottery, blacksmithing and more. Dare you to ride the extreme Outlaw Run, the world’s fastest wooden roller coaster, which flies almost 70 miles per hour? Or, the world’s fastest, steepest and tallest spinning coaster, the Time Traveler?

Newest area in the park is Rivertown where lip-smacking BBQ at the Rivertown Smokehouse rules the roost. Go for the hickory-smoked brisket, Chipotle-rubbed Turkey and baby-back ribs. You’ve never tasted anything so juicy and succulent. Add in their signature sides like molasses baked beans, fire-roasted Brussel Sprouts and Confetti Corn Salad for a sumptuous treat. Be sure to save room for the gooey-butter cake and cinnamon roll bread pudding. After your meal, head on over to see the Rivertown Ramblers show you a good time. End your Rivertown Adventure at the New Mystic River Falls with the 6-story plunge! Currently headlining this summer is the fun-loving Harlem Globetrotters showing off their impressive hoopin’ skills.

4.Chow Down at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner

You won’t be down on your luck here because Mel’s is a real treasure, just like a 50s style diner complete with singing servers, real comfort food and old-fashioned shakes. Located in the quaint Grand Village Shops, Mel’s offers all the traditional diner food you’d expect like burgers, meatloaf and malts, but their salads like Sweet Sensations are fabulous, too. “Burgers are number one and our Reuben sandwich is number two,” said Mel Bilbo, owner. But save room for dessert because their chocolate nachos, Mel’s carrot cake and Avalanche with 12 scoops of ice cream are not to be missed. Then the waiters and waitresses start singing and you’re in for a real treat. You’ll recognize some of them from Branson’s top shows, too, adding to the fun.

5. Eat Food Right from the Farm at the Keeter Center
7. Visit the Dobyns Dining Room at the Keeter Center on the College of the Ozarks campus for a great farm-to-fork lunch or dinner, made and served by the students. When I mean made, they actually work at the campus dairy where their premium ice cream and wholesome milk come from. Enjoy salads, soups, sandwiches and luscious desserts. Try their mammoth Sunday brunch that will absolutely wow you. Be sure to stop by their gift shop for their beautifully-crafted handmade items like baskets, fruit spread and roasted nuts.

Photo by Mira Temkin.

7.Dig in at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen

Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Branson’s Landing won’t let you leave hungry. Meals are served family-style with appetizers to desserts from Paula’s own Southern-style recipes. Leave room for the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Deen’s signature dessert. Her gift shop has cookbooks and gadgets galore!

8.Have an Interactive Adventure at Beyond the Lens! Family Fun

The new kid in town is Beyond the Lens, the king of “Techno-Tainment” where you explore, experience, escape. Start with the FlyRide, which takes you high in the sky to 22 national landmarks, over snow-capped mountains, gorgeous deserts and the Grand Canyon, without ever leaving your seat. Go rafting and even feel the water. It’s a breathtaking ride across America. Put your phone away because all the selfies are taken for you in an app, included with your admission, and downloaded back to you. All you do is have fun! Play Virtual Reality games, compete in pop culture quizzes, look for Big Foot, plan your escape and play in the ball pit. The Flip Zone Bumper Cars are out of this world if you dare! You’ve never seen anything like this place before. The best part is new exhibits are being planned, so when you come back to Branson, you’ll want to visit again.

Flip Bumper Cars at Beyond the Lens. Photo courtesy of Beyond the Lens.

9.Ripley’s Believe It or Not will blow you away!

There’s always something new to see at Ripley’s. Two floors of good old-fashioned fun with 8 themed galleries and over 500 unique artifacts. Here’s your chance to experience the weird and wacky exhibits as collected by Robert Ripley from his travels across the globe. You know you’ve arrived by the giant statues in front. There’s also a new Ripley’s in Branson – Ripley’s Super Fun Zone where extreme fun takes on a whole new dimension. Try Lazer Tag, outdoor maze and laserace. Enjoy hours of fun in this high-energy space. Buy your tickets online and save a few bucks.

10.Butterflies are Free at the Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure

Photo courtesy of Butterfly Palace.

You’ll feel free like a butterfly and be glad your admission is good for three days. At The Butterfly Palace, weave your way through the rainforest where you can feed a critter and pet a lizard. Walk through the butterfly aviary where over a thousand live butterflies fly free. Wear red to attract the butterflies and have them land on your red flower. Be sure to catch the 3-D film and learn more about these beautiful creatures. The Emerald Forest Mirror Maze was challenging, but we found a few kids who helped us navigate our way out!

11.The Titanic Museum

The Titanic Museum. Photo courtesy of The Titanic Museum – Branson.

People continue to be fascinated with the Titanic, more than 100 years after the massive ship sunk. When you enter the replica ship, you’re given a Boarding Pass with a real passenger’s name. Throughout your tour, you learn more about the passenger and learn their fate. Costumed interpreters show you the Grand Staircase, elegant china, stories of survival, the lifeboat, you can even dip your hand in the 28-degree water temperature. It’s a museum where you can literally spend hours learning more about this ill-fated journey.

12.Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Photo by Aquarium at The Boardwalk

Out front of the Aquarium at the Boardwalk is a massive stainless steel octopus sculpture that greets you. Stroll down the boardwalk and explore ten zones of fish & fun. Discover the mermaid palace, take the submarine adventure and touch the stingrays. The ocean kaleidoscope is just gorgeous. Buy your tickets ahead of time as entry times do sell out.

Branson is a fabulous destination to share the good times. Make your plans to visit Branson soon.

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A 1-month-old girl and six other people were hit by gunfire in Englewood Thursday night when three gunmen jumped from a black Jeep Cherokee and began firing up and down the street.

The attack came just days after two mass shootings killed two women and injured 15 other people in Chicago. At least 24 shootings across the city this year have wounded four or more people, according to a Sun-Times analysis.

The Englewood attack occurred around 8:15 p.m. when three gunmen “began shooting in several directions” in the 6500 block of South Halsted Street, according to Chicago police.

The three jumped back into the Jeep and sped off down 66th Street, police said. No one was in custody.

The baby was shot in the head and taken in critical condition to St. Bernard Hospital, then transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to police and a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.

Charles McKenzie, the baby’s uncle, said Friday morning that she was “doing pretty good” after undergoing surgery and was able to breathe on her own.

McKenzie said the bullet did not pierce her skull. The car seat she was strapped into had several bullet holes in it, he said.

A violence prevention activist, McKenzie said he got several calls from the community about the mass shooting. He was devastated to learn a loved one was among the wounded. “They said your niece was shot, I’m like my niece? I couldn’t believe it.

“It’s hurtful, it’s painful,” he said. “To know that I’m out here serving and protecting the community and fighting against gun violence every day and it ends up my people that’s afflicted from this gun violence.”

McKenzie said the family was holding up, and his sister thanks everyone for their prayers and calls.

Outside the emergency room Thursday night, an SUV with at least three bullet holes was parked near the entrance. Police spokesman Tom Ahern said the baby was strapped into a car seat when she was shot.

Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

As the child clung to life, a group of people at the hospital held a prayer circle and embraced each other. Community activist Andrew Holmes said the family was “upset and trying to find out information about the baby.”

“The baby’s shot, and they want the shooter to either come forward or somebody to turn them in,” Holmes said.

The others shot:

• A 15-year-old boy struck in the arm and taken to St. Bernard Hospital;
• A 46-year-old man shot in the leg and also taken to St. Bernard;
• A 23-year-old man hit in the leg and transported to Stroger Hospital;
• A 30-year-old man shot in the arm and brought to Stroger;
• A 36-year-old man wounded in the buttocks and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center;
• A 32-year-old man who suffered a graze wound to the hip and refused medical treatment.

They were all in good condition, police said.

Halsted was closed off for blocks as police investigated. At the scene, dozens of shell casings littered the ground near Spirits Beverage Depot at 6601 S. Halsted St.

Ahern told reporters the attack may have been captured on surveillance video.

The shooting happened less than six hours after a 9-year-old girl was shot in the head in another South Side shooting that also wounded a 61-year-old man. She was also in critical condition at Comer, police said.

The Sun-Times reported last month that more children 15 or younger have been shot this year than this time last year.

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A deer snorted behind the phragmites hiding the other shore as evening settled Sunday at Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area.

I snorted back. I couldn’t help myself.

I have learned to do a passable enough deer snort through the years that the deer and I spent the next five minutes snorting back and forth as it worked east along the other shore.

The deer never showed itself.

Experiences such as that one are part of why Mazonia is my great nearby getaway. It helps that it is a short drive for me.

Too many people don’t know the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a public site near them. Virtually every county has a site. They are places to clear your head, not just visit on July 4.

I am working my way through all the sites on the IDNR’s ”All Parks” page (www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/AllParks.aspx).

I’ve been to all the northeast sites, two-thirds of the northwest and east-central sites and half of the south sites. My weakness is west-central, where I’ve only been to a third of the sites.

Mazonia is a collection of 200-plus strip pits, from tiny water holes to serious lakes, in the southwest corner of Will County.

It’s where I clear my head.

It used to be easier to clear my head completely there. When the IDNR acquired the Mazonia South Unit in 1999, there was no cellphone service. That changed through the years — and I’m not sure if that is for the better. I enjoyed disappearing completely.

The other great draw of Mazonia is its variety, size and abundance of fish (redear, bluegills, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, gar, crappie, catfish, etc.).

I focused Sunday on the North Unit, starting with a small lake I knew. I wanted to catch 10 fish before switching to what I really wanted to do, which was wander around trying new lakes.

As I began casting, red-winged blackbirds trilled and rustled in the phragmites, a frog I couldn’t identify with certainty croaked and a turtle swam through a school of green sunfish and came up for air.

Dale Bowman

I caught six green sunfish and four bluegills within a half-hour on a tungsten jig and spikes or a small spinner.

With that, I began to explore. I couldn’t reach my first new lake because of growth, primarily phragmites. Mazonia needs serious work to control phragmites.

The second lake was so flooded that I needed my high rubber boots for wading. I wear rubber boots at Mazonia because it is notorious for ticks; my worst day was having two dozen on me. Since switching to high boots, I rarely come out with a tick. I missed the two bites I had.

As I was walking out, a couple of a certain age in a red roadster stopped to chat. They seemed at peace with each other and life, bringing me joy.

Two great blue herons squawked off as I hit my final lake, which had a flooded launch. High boots were useful again, and I waded along the flooded lip, fancasting. I plucked a white bass near a flooded trash can, which brought memories of the late Norm Minas and his feats of fishing flooded picnic tables. Another white bass came near a flooded tree.

Mazonia closes at sunset. Driving out in the dying light, a plethora of rabbits fed roadside and a doe bolted across in front of me.

It was time.

Taking back roads toward home, I savored fireflies over fields, lighting the night.

Dale Bowman

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I was horrified by a letter in Thursday’s Sun-Times in which a reader, a former Chicago police officer, suggests that the police resume a policy of stop and frisk. This is a policy that gives the police the authority to stop and search anyone in relation to a crime based on nothing more than an officer’s suspicions.

New York City enacted such a policy in the 1990s. Not only is the data too murky to suggest that it had any sort of positive impact, but a majority of those stopped and frisked were people of color, who already were suffering from high rates of police brutality and corruption.

If the police want the communities they patrol to trust them once again, giving them more power to abuse is the wrong way to go.

Jae Celer-Robling, Oak Park

Mayor Lightfoot deflects blame

As a Black man, longtime Chicago resident and former Chicago cop, I am offended at Mayor Lori Lightfoot saying 99% of the criticism of her performance is because she’s a Black woman. Please. We don’t hear nonstop criticism of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and last I checked she, too, is a Black woman.

Lightfoot is criticized because she is ineffective. Crime is up, the city is deteriorating, people (like me) are moving, and schools are failing as the Chicago Teachers Union dominates her and gets what it wants.

To blame criticism on her race or gender is ridiculous. It’s like a magician trying to distract us with a shiny object. Mayor Lightfoot needs to look in the mirror and own it, or get out the way.

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Yes, as a Sun-Times editorial pointed out this week, the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen is a wonderful place. About ten years ago, we took relatives there who were visiting from New York and it was a fantastic discovery. Then we found a luncheonette in the neighborhood and enjoyed Mexican food together. (I always say there’s no Mexican food in New York City, or at least there was not when I was growing up there.)

Thank you to MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist who recently gave the museum $8 million, and to all the wonderful museum staff

Emily Carroll, Lincoln Park

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Last week I wrote about some of the houses you can find amidst northwest Indiana’s hot housing market. So if we’re going a bit afield of Chicago, why not Wisconsin? It’s also a hot market, but there are bargains—like the lucky buyer who got a lakefront lot for $230,000, plus the cost to demolish the Racine house that’s about to fall into Lake Michigan. It doesn’t get quite the attention that the Region does from Chicagoans looking for second homes or a slower pace, perhaps because its rocky shores compare unfavorably to those in Indiana and Michigan (unless you’re talking Door County, which does draw from Chicago).

But Racine and Kenosha are no less part of greater Chicagoland than the Region, at least according to the Census Bureau, which puts them in the Chicago metropolitan statistical area. And the housing stock might seem a bit more familiar: well-preserved grand old houses of the kind you might find on the North Shore, but with the density of an older Chicago suburb like Oak Park or Riverside. Alternately, you can get a newer-build log mansion with an observatory, that you’re probably not going to find in the Chicago ‘burbs.

Salem, Wisconsin, is a bit of a ways west, towards the Dells—and if you like the feeling of a Dells resort so much you want one of your own, this 2009 home is for you. It’s got an observatory as its special draw, 60 acres for winter sports, great rooms on each level, and even an indoor pool in a sunny two-story addition that feels like a hotel pool. It’s a lot of space—almost 5,000 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, meaning a lot of entertaining space—but it’s geothermally heated for the Wisconsin winter.

Just across the street from Lake Michigan—with a Frank Lloyd Wright house as a neighbor—is this six bed, five bath, 6,000+ square foot neoclassical home. It was built in 1896 for Charles K. Carpenter, cashier of the Commercial Savings Bank, and it’s now nestled into Racine’s historic district. Inside it’s been beautifully maintained in a modern style appropriate to its bones, save for a couple bathrooms that at least stand to show how awry things could have gone. Bay windows look off into the lake, as do its two huge porches. And for socializing on those porches, there’s a big wine cellar.

If you’d prefer Kenosha, this 1925 Allendale Tudor is similarly rich in history and close to the lake. It’s big, too: five beds, four baths, over 5,600 square feet. The iron entry door leads you into a castle-like entry with a bit of a Mediterranean air (that has been carried into one of the bathrooms to unfortunate affect—you’ll want to do something about that painted toilet and sink so the furnishings rise to the level of the lovely tile). There are some misses with recent renovations that don’t mesh with the nicely preserved living areas, but those give you something strong to work off of—stucco in warm colors, iron railings and crosshatched windows, and a good stout stone fireplace.

Also in the Racine historic district, at a big discount for being a bit smaller and a bit further from the lake, is this 1878 Italianate home, built for Thomas Jones, an officer at a lumber firm. It still has five beds and 4.5 over more than 5,000 square feet, and it’s arguably more stylishly updated for today. The rooms are subtle but rich, with gentle but elaborate wallpapers and details that allow centerpieces like the carved fireplaces, gilded mirrors, and exquisite chandeliers to shine. It’s a lot, but not overwhelming: big, thoughtful, and tasteful for under $500,000.

Finally: your own estate on the lake, a 1926 Tudor with lake views from the bedrooms, patio, backyard, and, down a set of steps, a big wooden deck right on the water. That lake view is of a rocky shore, but what a view. Inside you’ll find opulent details: a stained glass Pan overlooking Main Street from the three-story central stair, an arched ceiling in the formal dining room, arched beams at the top of the main stair, decorative ceramic tile in the family room—which also has a fountain. Newer renovations add some modern amenities, like an open-plan kitchen with, again, extensive lake views, as well as hardwood flooring worthy of the house’s heritage.

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Chicago Cubs Rumors: 5 blockbuster trades for selling now by Ryan Heckman

For the past five seasons, the Chicago Bears have had to deal with the leveled-up version of Davante Adams. Since his third pro season, Adams has taken a monumental leap and is now viewed as one of the elite at his position.

Last year, Adams’ 18 touchdowns led the league. He was virtually impossible to cover inside the 20-yard line and clearly the NFL’s top red zone threat.

For Bears fans, it surely doesn’t help that Adams is catching passes from Aaron Rodgers. The two-time MVP has tortured the Bears for years.

But, could the tides be shifting in Green Bay when it comes to both of their offensive superstars?

The Chicago Bears may soon see a world without Davante Adams or Aaron Rodgers in the NFC North.

Not only is Rodgers’ future in severe doubt with the Packers right now, but even Adams has started to touch on his future with the Packers.

Recently, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr went on record saying that he was going to pull a “full court press” next year if Adams were to hit free agency, calling him the “best receiver in the NFL.”

Carr and Adams were teammates at Fresno State and Carr has spoken highly of their long-time friendship.

The story gets more interesting, though, as Adams was asked by the same reporter, Bri Mellon of Fresno’s ABC30, about Carr’s comments.

Had the chance to follow up with @tae15adams today about @derekcarrqb‘s recruiting comments. “It would be a dream to play with him, I’m a Packer now until the point where we make that decision we’ll see what happens.”
Watch the full interview: https://t.co/ZKmmk4q2Gl via @abc30 https://t.co/FRFtL2x8N7 pic.twitter.com/4m4z0rOVsL

— Bri Mellon (@BriABC30) June 30, 2021

Should Adams’ contract run out next year and he not receive a contract extension from Green Bay, it is very likely we see the last of him in a Packers uniform. What makes Adams’ potential departure even more interesting is what ends up happening with Rodgers.

The stalemate between Rodgers and the Packers has been on full display for a while now, with neither side budging.

Rodgers even told media recently that he has thoroughly enjoyed this offseason because he really hasn’t had to do anything. He noted a veteran of his age would, of course, appreciate extra time to himself during the offseason. But, we all know where that comment was actually directed.

It appears Rodgers very likely won’t play for the Packers this season. It sounds crazy saying that out loud, but the reality is becoming more and more real every day.

Could Bears fans see a Packers team without both Rodgers and Adams next year? If that’s the case, the NFC North would be wide open for the Bears’ taking. Looking at a Justin Fields second-year leap in the NFL and not having to deal with a juggernaut Green Bay team certainly sounds appealing, no?

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Daily Cubs Minors Recap: Abbott strikes out 10; Beesley, Washer, Byrd homer; Estrada dominates again

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By Michael Ernst,
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Indianapolis 7, Iowa 6 (12 Innings)

Game Recap

A back and forth affair which lasted until the 12th inning. It looked good for the Cubs after Abiatal Avelino tied the game with an RBI single in the 9th and then Michael Hermosillo drove in the inherited runner in the top of the 10th. Sidearmer Scott Effross couldn’t nail it down in the bottom half of the frame though, as he too allowed the inherited runner to score. Neither team pushed across a run in the 11th.

Things looked good once again in the 12th when Dee Strange-Gordon singled home Tony Wolters. The game fell to Ryan Kellogg to nail down. After intentionally walking the leadoff man to set up a double play, Kellogg walked the next batter to load the bases. A walkoff single by veteran catcher Christian Bethencourt drove in a pair.

Top Performers

• Michael Hermosillo: 3-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI, HBP, SB (5), CS (1) (.351)
• Tony Wolters: 2-4, 2B, 2 R, BB, SB (1) (.286)
• Tyler Ladendorf: 2-4, BB (.200)
• Abiatal Avelino: 1-3, RBI (.247)
• Cory Abbott: 5 IP, 8 H, 3 R, BB, HBP, 10 K (5.88)
• Michael Rucker: 2 IP, 3 H, R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K (5.90)
• Scott Effross: 2 IP, 0 H, R, 0 ER, BB, 2 K (6.16)

Injuries, Updates, and Trends

Nico Hoerner has collected a hit in each of his three rehab outings. He was removed from the game prior to extra innings. He could return to Chicago soon. And not a minute too early either. The Cubs offense could really use a boost in contact rate.

It’s been a weird season for Cory Abbott thus far. He got himself in great shape during the offseason, and came into the spring with his stuff looking as crisp as it ever has. It has shown in an increased strikeout rate as Abbott has punched out 64 batters in 41.2 IP with Iowa. My hope though, when Abbott showed up “in the best shape of his life,” was that it would translate into better command not necessarily better stuff.

Abbott has never been wild, but his walk rate has never been great either. His issue has always been that he is a control-over-command pitcher. That can work when you have great stuff, but Abbott’s stuff rates more as back-of-the-rotation with occasional stretches where he rates as a mid-rotation guy. But if he continues to miss his spots as often as he is (both in and out of the zone), it creates a poor combo of an extra free runner or two and an extra opportunity or two at hittable pitches in the heart of the plate. Abbott will need to make some progress on both his walk and home run rates before he is ready to take over a rotation spot in the big leagues.

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Tennessee PPD

High-A

Lake County 5, South Bend 4 (Game 1)

Lake County 3, South Bend 2 (Game 2)

Game Recap

The Cubs eventually came up just short in game one of the doubleheader, but a late rally centered around a trio of homers by Bradlee Beesley, Jake Washer, and Grayson Byrd seemed to give them some confidence heading into second game. Matteo Bocchi held the Captains in check through five innings and the Cubs offense eventually broke through on a two-run single by Beesley in the top of the 5th. But in an all too familiar circumstance, the South Bend bullpen once again could not hold the lead. Burl Carraway continued his struggles with finding the plate. He allowed three runs on three walks and two hits, while recording just one out.

Top Performers

• Bradlee Beesley: 2-6, HR (2), R, 3 RBI (.250)
• Jake Washer: 1-3, HR (1), R, RBI (.195)
• Grayson Byrd: 2-3, HR (1), R, 2 RBI (.667)
• Nelson Velazquez: 3-6, 2B (.282)
• Jake Slaughter: 3-6, R (.233)
• Jacob Olson: 1-3 (.216)
• Matteo Bocchi: 5 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, HBP, 4 K (2.54)
• Bryan King: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K (5.40)

Injuries, Updates, and Trends

There is no denying the stuff Burl Carraway has. He began his pro career by not allowing any hits for darn near a month. But he also battled a couple of bouts of wildness during that stretch. Unfortunately, as the season has gone on those bouts are increasing in frequency. At times it looks like Carraway has lost all feel for his arm slot (there are likely some underlying mechanical issues which are causing that). While his 24 Ks and just 7 hits allowed in 14 innings showcase his upside, Carraway has now walked an astounding 27 batters as well. The Cubs need to consider sending him back to Mesa while he works his way through his issues.

Low-A

Myrtle Beach 9, Down East 4

Game Recap

The Pelicans followed a four run 3rd with another four runs in the 4th to break this game open. They generated their rally in the 3rd thanks to three extra base hits, capped by a two-run triple off the bat of Jordan Nwogu. In the 4th, they let the Wood Ducks pitchers self destruct, as the drew three walks and got hit by three pitches as well. None of the four runs that inning came via anything but a walk or hit batter. Spotted with such a comfortable early lead, Richard Gallardo was able to coast to a relatively easy win. There were some late fireworks from the pen as well. Jeremiah Estrada continued his impressive comeback from multiple arm injuries by striking out five more batters over two shutout innings. Jake Reindl followed that up by striking out the side in the 9th.

Top Performers

• Ryan Reynolds: 2-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI, HBP (.266)
• Flemin Bautista: 2-4, 2B, 2 R, BB (.206)
• Jordan Nwogu: 1-3, 3B, 3 RBI, HBP (.154)
• Ethan Hearn: 1-2, 2 RBI, BB, SF (.159)
• Jonathan Sierra: 1-3, 2 RBI, BB (.239)
• Pablo Aliendo: 0-2, 2 R, BB, 2 HBP (.264)
• Richard Gallardo: 6 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (W, 2-4, 5.27)
• Jeremiah Estrada: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K (0.84)
• Jake Reindl: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K (7.48)

Injuries, Updates, and Trends

In 7 games (10.2 IP) since being added to the South Bend roster, Jeremiah Estrada has mowed down 22 batters while allowing just 6 hits, 5 walks and 1 run. His four seam fastball has been too much for Low-A hitters to handle. After working multiple innings in his last couple of appearances, the time may be approaching for Estrada to move up to South Bend.

Estrada straight gas pic.twitter.com/N7NfGJynDu

— Todd (@CubsCentral08)

July 2, 2021

Estrada breaker coming along nicely! pic.twitter.com/Q84bWD4a3u

— Todd (@CubsCentral08)

July 2, 2021

ACL

Rockies 7, Cubs1 4

Top Performers

• Felix Stevens: 2-3, 2B, R (.364)
• Yovanny Cuevas: 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, SF (.500)
• Ezequiel Pagan: 2-4, R, SB (1) (.308)
• Reggie Preciado: 2-4, 2B (.400)
• Owen Caissie: 1-3, RBI, BB (.400)

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It is quite shocking what just a few days can do. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs were in first place and looked like they could be buyers at the 2021 MLB trade deadline.

Then, the wheels fell off. Now, the Cubs are 6.5 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers and losers of seven of their last 10 games — including six straight losses.

At one point, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Cubs would look to add talent this month. Jed Hoyer told The Athletic just a month ago that the Cubs would do just that. However, things have changed drastically and David Ross’ crew could look a whole lot different in a few weeks — for the worse.

It seemed inevitable that the Cubs would eventually break up their core. With how the past few seasons have gone, the writing has been on the wall.

Expect the Chicago Cubs to be major sellers at this year’s MLB trade deadline.

Since their World Series win five years ago, the Cubs have functioned as though winning no longer matters. Moves like allowing Jon Lester to walk away or trading Yu Darvish for practically nothing speak volumes as to just how important winning is to the Ricketts.

News flash: it’s not very important.

With the World Series team hardly intact anymore and just a few key players left, the Cubs may do something serious at the deadline. They could look to deal one or two big-time players.

If they do so, though, fans would expect a haul in return for one of the key players on this team. The following five trades would certainly shake things up and signal the Cubs into a full-on rebuild.

Next: 1. Trade with the White Sox

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