3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs clinch 2nd straight playoffs trip by beating Marlins 2-1 as Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club

Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs (88-71), who assured themselves of one of the NL's three wild card berths.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Eagles look to add to perfect start by stopping the Bears’ rushing attack on Monday night

If Williams and Bagent are unable to play, Case Keenum is expected to start for Chicago.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

After three straight 100-loss seasons, the improbable White Sox are headed back to the postseason

The White Sox clinched no worse than one of three AL wild-card spots with the rout in Kansas City.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip

“That was the most emotion I think I’ve ever experienced on a baseball field,” Crow-Armstrong said. “It wasn’t relief, it wasn’t anxiety. It was a sense of gratitude.”

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National

Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood

The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.

3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Sports

D-186 rethinks hot weather policy

A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Health experts share car seat safety tips for parents

Health officials share tips on proper installation, straps and winter clothing.

3 weeks ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Major League Cozy Dog eating will be a part of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend

Professional eaters from all over North America will take part.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

See tracks? Think train. This is National Rail Safety Week

Rail Safety Week ties in with rail consolidation project.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Meyer Utility Structures brings new jobs to Clinton with repurposed manufacturing site

The facility looks to add over a hundred jobs as time goes on.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.

3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration

Federal judge strikes down rules barring noncitizens from certain emergency public benefits.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Court ruling opens door for Indiana defensive linemen Daley and Wyatt to play vs. Northwestern

Daley and Wyatt did not play in Indiana’s 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky last weekend because a temporary restraining order allowing them to compete had expired.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Keenum practices amid murky situation for the Chicago Bears at QB

The 38-year-old Keenum practiced on Wednesday as Chicago ramped up its preparation for its matchup with Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jackson Koivun goes from NCAA title to Presidents Cup debut in 112 days

The 21-year-old Koivun plays with Thomas in a fourballs match for his Presidents Cup debut. For a sport with a reputation of moving slowly, his career has been at warp speed.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him

The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken away in an ambulance after the encounter on Sunday in Evanston.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis, a step away from sainthood

The event honors a prelate who was once a regular presence in the living rooms of millions of Americans — including that of the future Pope Leo XIV, who says he watched the broadcasts of his fellow Illinois native while growing up in Chicago.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff

The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.

3 weeks ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials say

Detective Tim Cooper of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office reopened a cold case investigation in 2019 that led authorities to identify Dr. Mathew Francis Betkouski posthumously.