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Chicago in Action: Marathon, Courts, and Sports Updates
Chicago, USASat Oct 19 2024
This week, Chicago was buzzing with activity. The city streets echoed with cheers and cowbells as runners participated in the 46th Chicago Marathon. Over at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse, jury selection for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption case wrapped up on Thursday. A panel of 12 jurors was finalized. There's also talk about a potential change of ownership for the White Sox. According to a report from The Athletic, White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is exploring the sale of the South Side baseball team.
In other sports news, the Chicago Bears are enjoying a bye week after a thrilling win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are gearing up for their season opener next week, following their preseason finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center.
The United Center hosted a sold-out concert by pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who brought her "Short n' Sweet" tour to the Windy City. Sadly, the music world mourns the sudden loss of former One Direction member Liam Payne. The 31-year-old singer passed away after an accident at a hotel in Buenos Aires.
So, how well do you think you know what happened this week? Test your knowledge and challenge your friends with the quiz below, featuring quotes from October 13 to 19. If you missed last week's quiz, you can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
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What potential safety measures could be implemented in hotels to prevent such accidents as the one involving Liam Payne?
In what ways has the music industry handled past tragedies involving artists and how might these experiences inform current responses?
How might a change in ownership of the White Sox impact the team and its fans?
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