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7 days ago

With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.

7 days ago

Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season

Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.

1 week ago

Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users

Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.

1 week ago

SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections

Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.'

1 week ago

‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest

The Trump administration wants to bolster U.S. timber production. Environmentalists say its rule change could wreak environmental havoc.

1 week ago

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history

“It's an incredible honor, something I don't take lightly,” Bedard said.

1 week ago

WPBL begins historic first championship series

Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.

1 week ago

Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start

Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."

1 week ago

Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous

The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.

1 week ago

Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

Johnson's prolific Bears broke a franchise record for points in an opener, a mark that had stood since 1948, when Chicago hung 45 points on Green Bay at Wrigley Field.

1 week ago

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he’s dominated

After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Larson is only nine points behind postseason leader Denny Hamlin and within striking distance of a second straight Cup Series title.

1 week ago

Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, another likely Democratic presidential contender, has consistently criticized state-level bans and restrictions on transgender athletes, calling them “bullying” and a “setback for equality.”

1 week ago

Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th

The Ride to Remember couldn't be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.

2 weeks ago

Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial

The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.

2 weeks ago

Nate Sheppard scores 3 TDs, Duke rallies to beat Illinois 31-27 for its sixth straight win

The victory was the sixth straight for the defending ACC champion Blue Devils.

2 weeks ago

Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler

This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.

2 weeks ago

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

2 weeks ago

Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension

The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.

2 weeks ago

DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds

The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

18 hours ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Music

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.