NORMAL, Ill.— St. Francis quarterback Brock Phillip was physically battered on his team’s final drive. He collapsed with cramps and had to leave for a play. Then he took a punishing hit from a Providence defender just steps in front …
Brock Phillip’s gutsy final drive leads St. Francis past Providence for the 5A state title Read MoreFor the last several weeks, judges sitting in Chicago’s federal courthouse have largely sided against the Trump administration on questions raised by the aggressive immigration campaign that hit the city this fall. But Tuesday, a federal appeals judge leveled blunt …
Federal appeals judge questions validity of order that could free hundreds from ICE custody Read MoreA federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products is set to take effect nationwide late next year, but the psychoactive goods that have soared in popularity through a loophole could be outlawed much sooner in Chicago under a proposal before the …
Proposed ordinance could outlaw hemp products in Chicago before federal ban next year Read MoreWhen Travaris Ivy came home Thanksgiving evening after spending time with family, he saw a note posted in his building: All residents of 7500 South Shore Dr. were being ordered to vacate the premises on or before Dec. 12. Ivy, …
Residents of South Shore building raided by feds protest surprise move-out date during ‘freezing’ cold Read MoreChicago’s Salvation Army received its first gold coin donations, valued at more than $10,000, this Christmas season last week, the group said on Tuesday. The charity group’s annual Red Kettle campaign at Daley Plaza’s Christkindlmarket received a total of eight …
Anonymous donors drop gold coins worth more than $10K into Salvation Army Red Kettles Read MoreThe 17-year-old boy walked across Valley Fair shopping mall on Black Friday, police said, accompanied by a young woman, her baby in a stroller and a loaded semi-automatic handgun. When he encountered a man in rival gang colors on the …
Black Friday shooting at Valley Fair mall renews debate: Are California’s juvenile laws too lax? Read MoreThe 17-year-old boy walked across Valley Fair shopping mall on Black Friday, police said, accompanied by a young woman, her baby in a stroller and a loaded semi-automatic handgun. When he encountered a man in rival gang colors on the …
Black Friday shooting at Valley Fair mall renews debate: Are California’s juvenile laws too lax? Read MoreChicago has retaken the unwanted title of Worst Traffic in the Nation. The Midwest’s largest city usually places near the top of data firm Inrix’s annual Global Traffic Scorecards. Last year, Chicago tied with New York City for the number-one …
Chicago overtakes NYC for worst vehicle congestion in the US, survey says Read MoreTwo communities left ravaged by the Eaton fire will both be kicking off the holiday season this weekend with the return of two cherished local holiday traditions. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane and Upper …
Two beloved ‘Dena’ communities hit hard by the Eaton fire are turning the holiday lights back on Read MoreFoo Fighters have announced a special benefit concert set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The one-night event will raise funds and collect essential goods for two longtime partner organizations, Hope the Mission and Los …
Foo Fighters bring benefit concert to Kia Forum to raise money for unhoused Angelenos Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK The Trump administration’s latest move to enforce standards for commercial truck drivers, by flagging nearly half of the driving schools as noncompliant, doesn’t figure to disrupt the industry, experts say. But the heavy scrutiny on immigrant drivers …
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn’t disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might Read MoreBy SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. Related Articles Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes …
Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’ Read MoreBOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers was banned for life Tuesday from an academic society in the latest fallout over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the disgraced financier pleaded …
Academic society bans Larry Summers for life over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein Read MoreBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Mississippi lost a coach but gained in the College Football Rankings that were released on Tuesday, moving up a spot to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU. Ole Miss …
CFP rankings: Mississippi loses coach but moves up 1 spot Read MoreFactory 93’s Skyline Festival has unveiled the initial lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to Los Angeles from Feb. 28-March 1 with a new home at Ace*Mission Studios. Skyline, produced by Insomniac’s Factory 93, has positioned itself as one of …
Skyline Festival announces 2026 lineup and new home at Ace*Mission Studios Read MoreThe widow of Tyler Skaggs, faced with evidence of her husband’s illicit drug use, again denied knowing about his opioid habit leading up to his death, but testified that she now understands why he relied on the pills as she …
Tyler Skaggs’ widow testifies that she wasn’t aware of his illicit drug use, but now understands why he did it Read MoreBy SEAN MURPHY The owners of an all-girls summer camp in the Texas Hill Country, where 25 campers and two teenage counselors died in catastrophic July 4 flooding, announced plans on Tuesday for new safety upgrades that will be in …
Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors Read MoreLos Angeles County says federal agents conducting immigration raids cannot cover their faces with masks in order to conceal their identities and must identify themselves during a raid or face criminal charges, according to an ordinance adopted by the Board …
New LA County law bans law enforcement face-coverings, including those worn by federal ICE agents Read MorePep Guardiola and Manchester City survived a late scare to beat Fulham 5-4 on Tuesday Pep Guardiola admits he has been impressed ‘more and more’ by Chelsea in their bid to keep up with Arsenal at the top of the …
Pep Guardiola makes Chelsea title race statement after Manchester City avoid Fulham scare Read MoreRoutine – robot isolation (Raw Fury) Alien Isolation has a rival for spookiest retro sci-fi survival horror in this impressively atmospheric thriller from a new indie studio. Sci-fi horror game Routine was originally announced at Gamescom way back in 2012. …
Routine review – a sci-fi horror video game 13 years in the making Read More