Thieves on electric bikes stole over $500 worth of belongings from pedestrians in separate incidents Wednesday in the Loop and in Streeterville. A 59-year-old man was walking in the 500 block of East Ohio Street about noon Wednesday when someone …
Thieves on electric bikes steal over $500 worth of belongings from pedestrians Read MoreSOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 17 Notre Dame already lost one home game to a Mid-American Conference opponent. The 17th-ranked Fighting Irish (2-1) are doing everything possible to avoid a repeat Saturday when they host Miami (Ohio) — and a …
No. 17 Notre Dame hopes to avoid letdown against Miami (Ohio) Read MoreBlack women have a higher suicide rate than white women. Rich or poor, doesn’t matter — Black women in the highest income bracket kill themselves 20% more often than white women in the lowest. When they do, they generally use …
Who’s going to get shot with your gun? Read MoreFor perhaps the first time in American history, three parents of the two major presidential candidates were born in other countries. Former President Donald Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was born in Scotland. Donald J. Harris was born in Jamaica …
America needs a holiday to recognize immigrants Read MorePatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Caleb Williams’ development and list what needs to improve for them to beat the Colts on Sunday. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub …
Halas Intrigue podcast: Caleb and the Colts Read MoreA 3-0 record. A plus-eight turnover differential. A pair of great Scotts — defensive backs Xavier and Miles (unrelated) — with five interceptions between them already. A wideout, Pat Bryant, with four touchdown grabs. On the whole, much better vibes …
Illinois at Nebraska: Are Illini, Huskers for real? Friday-night fight will tell us Read MoreThe trial of a former AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribing ex-state House Speaker Michael J. Madigan ended with a hung jury Thursday after its foreperson told the judge she was “absolutely positive” the panel could not reach a unanimous …
Trial of ex-AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribing Madigan ends with hung jury Read MoreNo matter who wins the high-stakes battle over the future of Chicago’s gunshot detection technology, the political and legal battle will not be decided before ShotSpotter is turned off at midnight Sunday. Lost in the debate is what happens after …
What next after ShotSpotter? Read MoreUna mujer de 21 años murió y dos de sus pasajeros resultaron gravemente heridos en un accidente en el South Loop que la policía ahora está investigando como un homicidio provocado por un incidente de furia al volante entre otros …
La muerte de Giselle Chávez tras choque con una grúa se investiga como homicidio Read MoreA former Gary police commander faces federal child pornography charges involving a relationship with a participant in the city’s summer youth employment program, prosecutors said Thursday. James Bond, 52, of Crown Point, Indiana, was indicted on charges of sexual exploitation …
Former Gary police commander indicted on child porn charge by feds Read MoreAndrew Nutall met Barbara Washington when he stopped to talk to her on the street 15 years ago because, he admitted, “She was a pretty lady.” The two got together and moved into their place in the 4900 block of …
Woman killed in Austin fire was ‘gentle’ caretaker: ‘I’m never going to see her again’ Read MoreUn detective veterano del Departamento de Policía de Chicago (CPD, por sus siglas en inglés) enfrenta el despido por cientos de publicaciones ofensivas en las redes sociales que menospreciaban a los negros, musulmanes, inmigrantes y miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ+. …
Detective de la Policía de Chicago enfrenta el despido por publicaciones racistas y homofóbicas en redes Read MoreEl nuevo informe de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago (UIC, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre los residentes mexicanos de Chicago, muchos de los cuales se reunieron para el Desfile del Día de la Independencia de México de este …
Nuevo informe encuentra que la ‘Franja de Bronce’ está poblada por mexicanos que impulsan la economía Read MoreThe Blackhawks will soon be young, but for now, they are old. Veteran defenseman Seth Jones, who will turn 30 in a few weeks, looked around Fifth Third Arena during the first on-ice day of training camp Thursday and saw …
Surprisingly old Blackhawks open training camp hoping to build more consistency Read MoreColts quarterback Anthony Richardson took the shotgun snap in Week 1, dropped back and slipped. He steadied his back leg, took a shuffle step to his left, outside the left hash, and saw two Texans pass rushers push through blockers …
Takeaway-happy Bears defense turns its sights on Colts QB Anthony Richardson Read MoreThe scent of cannabis smoke alone is not enough to justify a police search of a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a 6-0 ruling, the court found that cannabis laws in Illinois had evolved to the point …
Smell of marijuana isn’t enough to justify a search, Illinois Supreme Court rules Read MoreExperts predicted chaos could ensue from the expected departure of Greyhound from its West Loop terminal when its lease ends in October without a plan for a new bus stop location. It seems the fallout has already begun. Amtrak, the …
Terminal dogfight heats up — Greyhound operating illegal bus service outside Union Station, Amtrak alleges Read MoreWhen Rebecca Lowe left England in 2013 to host NBC’s Premier League coverage, she wasn’t sure whether the U.S. was ready to go all-in with the most popular soccer league in the world. “But very quickly it proved to me …
NBC’s Rebecca Lowe to host Chicago’s first Premier League fan fest Read MoreIf you want to make friends, give people something they want for free. That isn’t the only rationale behind Chicago Sports Network’s decision to make its programming available in high definition 24/7 on over-the-air TV when it launches Oct. 1. …
Chicago Sports Network’s over-the-air gesture is wonderful, but there’s a business aspect, too Read MoreThe Bears made big plans at wide receiver over the offseason, and 31-year-old journeyman DeAndre Carter wasn’t part of their blueprint. He was unlikely to play anything but special teams given that the power trio of a borderline Hall of …
DeAndre Carter steps up as unlikely contributor at WR for Bears amid injuries Read More