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2 weeks ago
Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract
The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.
2 weeks ago
With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case
With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
2 weeks ago
Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season
Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.
2 weeks ago
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.
2 weeks ago
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections
Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.'
2 weeks ago
‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest
The Trump administration wants to bolster U.S. timber production. Environmentalists say its rule change could wreak environmental havoc.
2 weeks ago
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history
“It's an incredible honor, something I don't take lightly,” Bedard said.
2 weeks ago
50% of Illinois children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in Illinois.
3 weeks ago
WPBL begins historic first championship series
Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start
Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."
3 weeks ago
Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous
The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.
3 weeks ago
Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
Johnson's prolific Bears broke a franchise record for points in an opener, a mark that had stood since 1948, when Chicago hung 45 points on Green Bay at Wrigley Field.
3 weeks ago
Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he’s dominated
After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Larson is only nine points behind postseason leader Denny Hamlin and within striking distance of a second straight Cup Series title.
3 weeks ago
Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, another likely Democratic presidential contender, has consistently criticized state-level bans and restrictions on transgender athletes, calling them “bullying” and a “setback for equality.”
3 weeks ago
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th
The Ride to Remember couldn't be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.
3 weeks ago
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
3 weeks ago
Nate Sheppard scores 3 TDs, Duke rallies to beat Illinois 31-27 for its sixth straight win
The victory was the sixth straight for the defending ACC champion Blue Devils.
3 weeks ago
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler
This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.
3 weeks ago
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
3 weeks ago
Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension
The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.
