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4 weeks ago
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Ditka's family announced the death on Friday in a statement.
4 weeks ago
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church
The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.
4 weeks ago
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
4 weeks ago
Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again
State sought FEMA help after days of severe weather in August.
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Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
4 weeks ago
Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors
Clerk Aaron Ammons’ office distributed hundreds of ballots with mislabeled districts.
4 weeks ago
Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary
Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.
4 weeks ago
Clock ticking for Illinois data center regulation
Lawmakers, advocates believe regulations must be approved as soon as possible.
4 weeks ago
Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales.
4 weeks ago
White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series
Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field.
4 weeks ago
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
4 weeks ago
Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement Sunday.
4 weeks ago
Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother
Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.
4 weeks ago
Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury
“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.
4 weeks ago
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
Agent fired into rear of car, attorneys say.
1 month ago
Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness
Local homelessness, affordable housing, racial disparities, and the planned solution.
1 month ago
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois
The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.
1 month ago
Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois
DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).
1 month ago
Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State
Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.
