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Chicago spotlight: Bella Mir’s MMA rise

Chicago’s fight scene is about to get a jolt as Bella Mir, daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir, steps into the spotlight at Wintrust Arena. She’s not just riding her dad’s coattails—Bella’s already a college wrestling champ and the UFC’s first NIL athlete. Balancing college, wrestling, and MMA, she trains nonstop, even squeezing in backyard pad sessions with her dad. Her RAF debut against Alexis Gomez is just the next step in her journey. With her determination, could Bella be the next big name in women’s MMA? Let’s talk about the future of combat sports in Chicago! #Sports #Wrestling #Chicago

Chicago Man Sets Family Home on Fire After Thanksgiving Argument, Police Say A 21-year-old Chicago man, Erik J. Crump, is accused of intentionally setting his family’s Beach Park home on fire after a Thanksgiving argument spiraled out of control. Police initially responded to the home Thursday night, where Crump was arguing and “antagonizing” relatives. Officers calmed the situation, and he agreed to stay to himself. But after being told he was getting kicked out, Crump allegedly returned to his bedroom and set the fire before fleeing the house. Family members saw smoke and evacuated. Firefighters later spotted a man matching Crump’s description holding a knife nearby, sparking a manhunt. Police tracked him to a storage facility where he was arrested and charged with aggravated and residential arson. Authorities say it’s a blessing no one was hurt. #Chicago #IllinoisNews #Thanksgiving #Arson #BreakingNews #CrimeUpdate #LakeCounty #ChaunceyDatGuy

Chicago schools spend millions as students struggle

$14.5 million spent on travel by Chicago Public Schools while so many students can’t read at grade level has people talking. It’s tough to swallow that so much money went to flights and hotels when classrooms are short on resources and kids are falling behind. Some folks are calling for a forensic audit and want more transparency, while others think tech like Zoom could save big bucks. With chronic absenteeism and low test scores, shouldn’t the focus be on students first? How would you want to see these funds used instead? Let’s hear your take! #Education #Chicago #CPS

Big changes ahead for Chicago healthcare construction

Leopardo Construction just brought on Sean Twomey as their new VP of Healthcare, and his first big project is leading the new UChicago Medicine clinical lab in Washington Park. This isn’t just another building—it's set to combine vital clinical services, open up healthcare career paths for local students, and push forward important research. The project is expected to wrap up in 2027, but the impact could be felt much sooner. What do you think—will this kind of investment change the way healthcare works in our neighborhoods? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #Chicago

O'Hare’s terminal revamp hits a major delay

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport just hit pause on its ambitious terminal overhaul, and it’s all because of a passenger surge. With United and American Airlines ramping up flights, the city says it can’t afford to close Terminal 2 and start building the new Global Terminal and satellites as planned. Now, the big upgrades are pushed back to 2033—four years later than expected. For travelers and locals, this means more time dealing with the current setup. How do you feel about this delay? Would you rather keep things running smoothly now, or push for faster upgrades? #News #OHare #Chicago