BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her home in what …
Manhunt continues for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers Read MoreARLINGTON, Texas — The White Sox’ revolving door at first base continued Saturday after the team sent Tim Elko to Triple-A Charlotte and activated Ryan Noda. Noda, who went 0-for-3 in the Sox’ 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the …
White Sox’ revolving door at first base continues after sending Tim Elko to minors Read MorePeople gathered Saturday in Chicago and around the country for coordinated “No Kings” protests opposing Trump administration policies they say are moving the country toward authoritarianism. The rallies and marches were held in downtown Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Des Plaines, …
‘No Kings’ protests in Chicago, suburbs, nationwide fill streets, plazas to oppose Trump policies Read MoreARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Tyler Alexander was prepared to start the 11th inning Saturday as the automatic runner on second base because he was the last White Sox hitter in the 10th after a flurry of pinch hitters and lineup …
White Sox ’emptied the tank’ in walk-off loss to Rangers Read MoreThe Fire’s game Saturday against Nashville at Soldier Field went better than the matchup between the teams April 26 in Nashville, Tennessee, but the result turned out to be the same. Hany Mukhtar scored in the 56th minute and Sam …
Fire fall, Stars draw in Soldier Field doubleheader Read MoreTwo generations of Libertyville baseball players came very close to winning state championships. The Wildcats lost one-run title games in 2013 and 1976. The current team knows those years by heart. They know the story of the games and even …
Josh Holst’s complete-game gem leads Libertyville to the Class 4A state title Read MoreMoon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, …
Horoscope for Sunday, June 15, 2025 Read MoreThe Sun-Times’ high school basketball Mount Rushmore project highlights the sport’s biggest names and greatest stars. With the prep career as the criteria’s centerpiece — with a sprinkling of post-high school success and overall stature used as a separator — …
A surplus of high school basketball stars shined on the West Side Read MoreBo Wheeler, who’s a pilot, came home late from a work trip on Dec. 10, 2023. He remembers sleeping late the next day, waking up to watch the Bears beat the Detroit Lions. That’s when things took a bad turn …
Dads of newborns in need find support from each other in Northwestern University program Read MoreThe NHL’s skyrocketing salary cap complicates the Blackhawks’ efforts to jump-start their ascension. It has taken one advantage the Hawks had over many of their rivals — ample salary-cap space — and neutralized it, since most teams also now have …
Kyle Davidson’s belief in Blackhawks’ build-from-within philosophy deepens as NHL salary cap rises Read MoreSome of Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty’s earliest baseball memories come from joining his dad and the University of Southern Maine baseball team on their annual spring trip to Florida. Ed Flaherty, who since has been inducted into the American …
Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty followed in his father’s footsteps but added his own spin Read MoreThe Sun-Times’ high school basketball Mount Rushmore project highlights the sport’s biggest names and greatest stars. With the prep career as the criteria’s centerpiece — with a sprinkling of post-high school success and overall stature used as a separator — …
Best of the best from Public League’s South Side Read MoreA 17-year-old boy was standing on a sidewalk in Grand Crossing when an unknown car pulled up and someone inside fired several shots at him early Sunday, Chicago police said. The boy was in the 7600 block of South Prairie …
17-year-old fatally shot in Grand Crossing Read MoreA 21-year-old man was charged Sunday for impersonating a police officer and carrying a loaded gun during Thursday’s anti-ICE protest in downtown Chicago, according to Chicago police. Willie Mathews Jr., of south suburban Matteson, was spotted wearing a T-shirt and …
Matteson man charged for impersonating police during anti-ICE protest in the Loop Read MoreWBEZ and I go way back. In the mid-1980s, when I was freshly fired from the Wheaton Daily Journal and looking for any kind of work, Ken Davis gave a whistle and I started filing live reports on his Studio …
WBEZ, longtime Chicago voice for ‘respect and joy rather than derision and hate,’ needs your help Read MoreUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sky star Angel Reese held up all 10 fingers in excitement after sealing her first career triple-double with the final assist she needed in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Sun. When there finally was a stop …
Angel Reese’s first career triple-double ‘catapults’ Sky to 78-66 victory against Sun Read MoreUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith knew she was going to have a good game Sunday against the Sun. ‘‘Sometimes you just have that feeling,’’ Van Lith said. ‘‘I’ve been in a good flow state this week. I …
Rookie Hailey Van Lith shines in expanded role as Sky get much-needed victory against Sun Read MorePrisoncast! is a special audio project by WBEZ and Illinois Public Radio for people inside Illinois prisons and their loved ones on the outside. Listen to the live broadcast of the Father’s Day special on Sunday, June 15th from 2 …
What it means to be a good dad — from inside a prison cell Read MoreARLINGTON, Texas — Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was scratched from the starting lineup with soreness in his right thumb before the Sox’ 2-1 loss Sunday to the Rangers. But Robert entered as a pinch runner in the eighth inning …
White Sox not too concerned about Luis Robert Jr.’s sore right thumb, expect him in lineup Tuesday Read MoreA 34-year-old driver was arrested after he crashed into another car in West Town on Saturday night, Chicago police said. The driver of a Lexus SUV who had two children in the car was traveling south about 10:40 p.m. in …
4 hurt, drivers charged, in West Town car crash Read More