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3 weeks ago
Trump says he’ll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman
The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup.
4 weeks ago
Titans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan’Dale Robinson in joint practice ‘cheap’
The coach also said Robinson was being evaluated for a concussion after the hit.
4 weeks ago
Matt Shaw returns to the Cubs after a two-month stint on the injured list
Chicago, IL (AP) – The Chicago Cubs received a boost Friday morning ahead of a crucial homestand against divisional rivals…
4 weeks ago
Big Ten will release 4 player availability reports per week for games matching conference teams
Schools will submit availability reports beginning three days before a contest and concluding with a gameday report. For a Saturday game, reports would be due by 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and two hours before the scheduled kickoff on Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games
“I won’t be talking about anything that happened with an irrelevant person,” Cloud said.
4 weeks ago
Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs
It was Crow-Armstrong's fifth multihomer game of the season and No. 11 for his career.
4 weeks ago
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
4 weeks ago
As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
4 weeks ago
New Illinois law establishes rules for electric bikes, scooters
Lawmakers express safety concerns over lack of regulations.
4 weeks ago
Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction
Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta.
4 weeks ago
Chicago officials raised concerns about South Chicago Chapel nearly a year before discovery of 56 decomposing bodies, records show
A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business.
4 weeks ago
Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules
Case follows Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to proceed with restrictions.
4 weeks ago
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Big Ten leaders unanimously approve 5-year contract extension for commissioner Tony Petitti
Petitti is a former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball and president and chief executive officer of MLB Network.
4 weeks ago
Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried to rehydrate her, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a news release.
4 weeks ago
Missouri double murder suspect found dead in Decatur
MSHP said that Munson was found dead inside the RV after he had apparently shot himself.
4 weeks ago
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
Illinois is included in the settlement.
4 weeks ago
Church donates 34,000 pounds of food to Illinois food bank
The donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is part of "America Gives," a nationwide service initiative celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.
4 weeks ago
A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield
"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."
4 weeks ago
Will Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?
SCOTUS allows Trump administration to move forward with restrictions while legal challenges continue.
