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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

“I can tell you right now that the group isn’t satisfied with this,” Venable said.

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Northwestern opens new Ryan Field on Friday night against Penn State

The Wildcats host Penn State on Friday night for the highly anticipated debut of their $875 million stadium — built on the same site as the former Ryan Field.

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Johnson and Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4

Johnson goes up against Glenn once again on Sunday when the Bears host the New York Jets.

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Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks

Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...

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Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses...

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Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out..

2 weeks ago

See how Illinois ranks for auto mechanic pay

Way.com reports on auto mechanic pay in Illinois and across the country.

2 weeks ago

How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.

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Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation

Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...

2 weeks ago

US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government

The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...

2 weeks ago

The Americans have won another Presidents Cup. What matters is whether they can win the Ryder Cup

“It's hard to believe it's already been a year since Bethpage,” Donald wrote, accompanied by a photo of his team posing with the Ryder Cup trophy.

2 weeks ago

Putting scores on the board at Presidents Cup not the same when there aren’t boards

The common phrase heard at these competitions is to get a lot of red — or blue (Europe) or gold (International) — on the board.

2 weeks ago

Bears coach Ben Johnson stays with his usual aggressive approach in victory over Eagles

Johnson called plays on Monday night as if he had no idea it was Keenum's first regular-season start in almost three years.

2 weeks ago

White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

“The Pope having our back and supporting us means a lot," White Sox manager Will Venable said.

2 weeks ago

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson says he’s going to try to lead, not blend in

Rookie Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is facing lofty expectations as the young centerpiece of the rebuilding NBA team, something now-injured quarterback Caleb Williams has been accomplishing with the NFL's Bears.

2 weeks ago

A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

The Chicago White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.

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Padres hope to ride energy from loud home crowd when they host Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

The fourth-seeded Padres will host every game in the best-of-three series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.

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A man who spent decades on Utah’s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing

Carter, a Chicago native, was living with his mother in Utah when Olesen was killed on Feb. 27, 1985.

2 weeks ago

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.

2 weeks ago

Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7

Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.

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