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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold

Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted.'

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nico

The amount was negotiated through an earlier settlement with the attorney general’s office.

Chicago Bulls

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Leonard Miller has turned into a key rotational piece for the Chicago Bulls

It looks as if Miller is going to be a major part of Chicago's rotation in Tiago Splitter's first season as coach.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams feels ready to test injured hamstring against Atlanta

Williams is awaiting the final go-ahead from the coaching staff and trainers after going through his first full practice Thursday since he was injured in a 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears and Falcons lean on run games but have endured stressful starts to the season at quarterback

As the Bears (3-2) prepare to visit the Falcons (2-3) on Sunday, each team already has been through the NFL's quarterback grinder and has been fortunate to lean on a strong running game.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jon Morris, former AFL and NFL center with Patriots, dies at 84

He opted to remain in New England, beginning a professional career that would last 15 seasons, including three with Detroit from 1974 to 1977, and his final season with Chicago in 1978.

This booking photo provided by the Palatine Police Department on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, shows Alexandros Paporakis. (Palatine Police Department via AP)

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say

Authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested Alexandros Paporakis and provided the additional detail about his suspected movement during a news conference Thursday.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard’s goal

Kane surpassed the American-born record held by defenseman Phil Housley, who had 894 assists in 1,496 games.

Chicago Bulls

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict

The Bucks announced Friday their home opener would take place at 3 p.m. Central time rather than 7 p.m.

The death certificate of Sean Grayson from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of the Medical Examiner.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

CORRECTED: Grayson appeal is vacated

His death certificate comes from Rhode Island.

Women in business

2 weeks ago in Business, Local

Women in business

A movement for the women is not only in sports.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Medical debt milestone

State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.

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23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge

Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

2 days ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."