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Illinois State Police squad car

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A South Suburban man has been charged in connection with an August 2023 fatal shooting on Interstate 94.

Calvin Woods, of Matteson, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Travon Mackie, Illinois State Police announced Sunday.

About 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-94 near Dolton Road and found an abandoned Audi A4 and... Читать дальше...

Martin Maldonado of the White Sox catches a bullpen session during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Getty Images)

Glenbrook North’s Josh Fridman (0) moves the ball past New Trier’s Colby Smith (4).

Joliet West’s Justus McNair celebrates after hitting a three late in the fourth quarter against Rich.

Justin Fields and the Bears will be the center of attention at the NFL Combine this week.

Patrick Kane returns to Chicago on Sunday with the Red Wings.

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Patrick Kane still remembers how he felt the first time he drove into downtown Chicago as an incoming Blackhawks rookie in 2007.

"I was just overwhelmed with the traffic and the city and everything," Kane said Sunday. "You’re like, ‘I’m not going to be able to do this.’ I’m from a little town like Buffalo and never had to deal with anything like this. Читать дальше...

“The Bluest Eye,” the debut novel of Toni Morrison, tells the story of Picola Breedlove and her longing for acceptance. The book often finds itself the target of censors who object to its depictions of sexual assault and unblinking look at the ugly racial caste system in America. Morrison won the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Tonnette Johnson shares her West Pullman home with her daughter and some of her grandchildren. Johnson, who’ll be celebrating her first year living at this home, spent years trying to come up with the down payment.

DEAR ABBY: We have grown children and a grandchild who live several states away. The problem is, we don't enjoy visiting them. Our son's wife has an eating disorder. She's obsessed with what SHE is going to eat next, eats some of the strangest raw vegetable combinations we've ever heard of and has our grandchild following suit. The child is forbidden to eat several of the foods kids like to eat.

Paying off credit card debt? Save for emergencies? Buy something fun? How you spend your tax refund depends on you.

It took the entire offseason and almost two weeks into spring training, but the Cubs and Cody Bellinger have finally come together on a deal.

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions until 11:30 p.m. PST. The moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Something unexpected might impact pet owners. (Be aware.) Meanwhile, unexpected changes to your job or something related to your health might also occur because this is an unpredictable day full of sudden detours and surprises.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Parents should be vigilant about your kids because this is a mildly accident-prone time for your kids. Читать дальше...

Fabian Herbers celebrates his goal in the 82nd minute, giving the Fire a 2-1 lead.

A person was taken into custody Saturday after exchanging gunfire with Chicago police officers in south suburban Dolton, officials said.

A man and woman in their 60s were wounded in a drive-by shooting Saturday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Cubs corner infielder Patrick Wisdom spent this winter working out at Driveline Baseball. File photo.

A pharmacy in Uptown. A bill in Illinois would create a prescription drug affordability board and aim to bring down some high drug prices. One health care advocate warns of glitches in the idea.

Coleman Hawkins wins the battle for the ball against Iowa’s Owen Freeman (left) and Tony Perkins during the second half Saturday.

Now that Williams knows his season is over and he’s headed for left foot surgery, the forward not only expects to have a full summer to get back into basketball activity but wants to do so as a Bull.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The signing of non-roster invitee Mike Moustakas as a corner infield and left-handed bat off the bench, followed by trades by general manager Chris Getz for outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Zach DeLoach and non-roster invitation to camp

Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly pitches during the first inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 28, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. This offseason, he worked on two new pitches.

Jim Thome talks to hitting coach Marcus Thames (left) and assistant GM Josh Barfield (right) at White Sox spring Training in Glendale, Ariz.

A would-be robber was shot Saturday in the Loop, according to police.

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A would-be robber was shot during an attempted hold-up Saturday morning in the Loop, according to Chicago police.

Just before 11 a.m. a person tried to rob a store in the first block of North Wabash Avenue, but someone inside, who has a valid concealed carry license, fired a shot, police said.

The suspect was hit, and then took off, police said.

Officers soon found the suspect... Читать дальше...