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Crime
3 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.

Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Sports
3 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.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 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.

Poor homeless man with help sign begging for money, closeup. Charity and donation
Local
3 weeks 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.

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Sports
3 weeks 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.

Southern Illinois University Football
Sports
3 weeks 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).

Illinois State University
Sports
3 weeks 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.

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable smiles while taking questions in a postgame news conference after a win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)
Sports
3 weeks ago
White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians

Anthony Kay will be the opener for Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates a victory over the New York Jets as he walks off the field following an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets

Keenum got the start at quarterback for Sunday’s 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. But he was replaced by Bagent after one play.

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