National
16 hours ago
Pritzker on vote-by-mail ruling, SNAP cuts, and man killed during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
Pritzker claims President Trump wants to make it harder for people to vote, claims feds have not turned over bodycam video from fatal shooting.
16 hours ago
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Trump administration denied state’s last request for help after 2025 storms.
17 hours ago
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show
It doesn't sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.
17 hours ago
A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox
After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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 days 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 days ago
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections
Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.'
2 days 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 days 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 days ago
50% of Illinois children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in Illinois.
2 days ago
Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start
Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."
3 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.”
4 days ago
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th
The Ride to Remember couldn't be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.
5 days 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.
