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This grab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, July 9, 2026.(Keinika Carlton via AP)
Crime
3 months ago
A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say

The Chicago Police Department’s communications office confirmed that a person was in custody in connection with the case, but no other details were released.

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter listens during introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, March 23, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Sports
3 months ago
Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as coach, AP source says

Splitter played for San Antonio, Atlanta and Philadelphia during his seven seasons as an NBA player.

A map of confirmed tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana Nov. 10 and 11.
Local
3 months ago
NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County

Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.

Police raided the Harrisburg, right, in May 2024 after customs officials in New York intercepted a package addressed to him that prosecutors said contained two silencers.
Crime
3 months ago
Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns

Federal prosecutor said Yaroslav Vishnevski operated a “mini gun factory” while he described himself as a hobbyist.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, center front, is checked after being injured while attempting to catch a fly ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Sports
3 months ago
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort

Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbing at his right leg.

Dark Honda sedan crashed into a fallen tree limb blocking a suburban street after a storm, with branches scattered on the road and sidewalk edges.
IL State News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

Chicago Bears defensive backs Coby Bryant, right, works with Dillon Thieneman during the NFL football team's practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Coby Bryant brings his fiery intensity to a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears

“I’m a true competitor,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s walking down the street, I want to walk faster than somebody else. I don’t care what it is.”

White Sox player in pinstripes celebrates on the field, jumping with arms outstretched as fans cheer in the background.
Sports
3 months ago
White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hasn’t calmed down after his historic walk-off MLB debut

Montgomery was still buzzing hours after his 343-foot, opposite-field shot cleared the fence in left field.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a ball during the NFL football team's practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Caleb Williams credits Bears coach Ben Johnson as a stabilizing factor in his improvement

“There’s so much to unlock, there’s so much to get better at, there’s so much left of ball for me and us and accolades that we’ll have as a team and things like that,” Williams said Thursday.

Chicago White Sox right fielder Derek Hill (25) catches a fly ball hit by Minnesota Twins' Tristan Gray during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Sports
3 months ago
Chicago White Sox trade veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies

White Sox manager Will Venable praised Hill for his contribution to the team on and off the field.

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