National
17 hours ago
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman pushing for regular-season return after foul ball injury
Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Bregman did a light workout in the weight room on Tuesday and tracked pitches from a machine in a batting cage.
17 hours ago
Chicago Blackhawks are hoping Kane and Byram can help young core climb into playoffs
The Blackhawks are aiming for their first postseason appearance since the NHL used an expanded playoff format for the pandemic-affected 2019-20 season.
17 hours ago
She lived to see ‘Deb’s law’ take effect. Now she can choose how she dies
She shared her story publicly and traveled from her home near Chicago to Springfield, the state capital, to convince lawmakers it was vital to legalize medically assisted death.
18 hours ago
McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion modernization by 2036
The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking healthier options.
22 hours ago
State employee, Pritzker share similar weight loss journey with GLP-1s
Barb Shelton met Pritzker during Illinois State Fair.
2 days ago
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
Advisory group will explore new policies, ways to protect residents from harm.
2 days ago
Snedeker wants Americans to feel they’re starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win
They almost never lose.
2 days ago
Bears QB Caleb Williams is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury, coach Ben Johnson says
Johnson said he doesn’t think Williams will practice this week, but he isn’t ruling him out for Chicago's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday night.
2 days ago
Presidents Cup has more matches and the result has been a lopsided series for the Americans
“If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have been,” Rory McIlroy said.
2 days ago
UPDATE: 24 gang members arrested for various Springfield violent crimes, including death of 9-year-old
Guns, drugs, and other "criminal enterprises" also part of the arrests, says Milhiser.
2 days ago
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
2 days ago
Gas and diesel prices continue upward climb across central Illinois
The national average for diesel was $6.51.
2 days ago
Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate
Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."
3 days ago
UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas
Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.
3 days ago
Pritzker, on ‘This Week,’ talks AI and Midterms
Pritzker: AI can learn from itself, and that's dangerous.
3 days ago
Reading proficiency remains a challenge for students across the country
The Nation’s Report Card shows that only 31% of fourth graders are at or above the proficient level.
3 days ago
Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck
There was no decision yet on whether Bregman, who was going for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago following its 9-1 win.
3 days ago
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
3 days ago
Presidents Cup ’26: Facts and figures for the 16th edition
A brief look at the rosters, captains and key figures for the 16th edition of the Presidents Cup that starts Thursday at Medinah Country Club.
3 days ago
Early voting starts Thursday in Illinois
Early voting in Sangamon County is at the election authority on 9th Street at the County Building on the first floor.
