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Distracted Driving
IL State News
3 hours ago
Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month

State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.

Hazardous materials
IL State News
4 hours ago
Illinois promotes safety awareness during Hazardous Materials Awareness Month

State agencies encourage residents to learn about chemical risks and emergency preparedness.

Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Chicago, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Sports
4 hours ago
Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list

Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season for Chicago. He has 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.

FILE - Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas speaks during a news conference during the team's NBA basketball media day, in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
4 hours ago
Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six years in a front-office shakeup

The Bulls’ lone playoff appearance since all three were hired came during the 2021-22 season, when they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference at 46-36 and got knocked out by Milwaukee in the first round.

Steve McMichael
Sports
4 hours ago
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

It can only be diagnosed after death.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Austin Hays, center, leaves during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
4 hours ago
White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain

Hays got hurt during Monday night’s 2-1 loss to Baltimore.

Local
6 hours ago
You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes

“Once you’ve prepared your return, don’t instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes.”

Student loan
Education
8 hours ago
Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

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