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This week’s top photo comes from photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram. What makes this photo important? Thousands of residents in Northwest Indiana endured a historic power outage that lasted nearly two weeks …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There are a handful of topics guaranteed to irritate Bears coach Ben Johnson. He doesn’t want to be pressed for updates about injured cornerback Kyler Gordon and doesn’t like inquiries about whether he plans to play quarterback …

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Carsynn Meyer, the first girl to play in the U.S. championship, had an RBI single to help Nevada beat Ohio 12-2 on Saturday and advance to the Little League World Baseball Series title game. Meyer stepped …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three players to watch in Saturday night’s preseason finale against the Titans:  CB Malik Muhammad Injuries throughout the position have given the fourth-round rookie ample opportunity to play both outside cornerback and begin to learn the nuances …

Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions all day today until 10 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today, you feel a strong need …

Cheeky Baby and I, feeling ever so Princess Diary, had high tea at the Rose Tree Cottage in Pasadena last weekend. Cheeky, mind you, is 16 going on 17 now, and has been gently reminding me about my promise to …

Saluting the cuisine, heritage and music of Guatemala, the 10th annual Festival Chapin returned to Lafayette Park on Saturday. The event will continue through Sunday, and is free to all ages, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The 10th Annual …

LOS ANGELES — USC asserted its dominance on the ground early and ran through San José State 42-26 in its season opener at the Coliseum. The Trojans’ 25 first half rushing attempts were the most attempts in an opening half …

Daisy Chain Fields officially bloomed Saturday morning at Great Park in Irvine, welcoming thousands of fans for a day honoring women in music, art and community. Lillian Geraci and her mother, Amanda Geraci, turned Daisy Chain Fields into a mother-daughter …

A look at how the Super 25 fared in Week 2. 1. Loyola (2-0): Won 33-19 at Indianapolis Cathedral, Ind. 2. Mount Carmel (1-1): Won 48-44 vs. St. Joseph, N.J. 3. Montini (1-1): Lost 35-28 at No. 23 Sandburg. 4. …

Most of Oswego’s key players ended last season on a cold and snowy field in DeKalb. The Panthers watched Mount Carmel celebrate the 8A championship, but knew they had proven a lot to the state. The Caravan didn’t roll over …

Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help after a person was fatally struck in a hit-and-run early Friday on Interstate 94. State police said the victim was standing in front of a red Jeep SUV along I-94 at …

Grandmaster Levon Aronian, one of the best players in the world, took on multiple registered players simultaneously during a special chess exhibition on Friday, Aug. 28, ahead of the 2026 Southern California Open Chess Tournament’s return to Glendale. Aronian is …

LOS ANGELES — The Sparks made two major transactions Saturday, waiving fan favorite Kate Martin and releasing Alissa Pili as they are aiming to win consecutive games for the first time since mid-July. Martin, who was on a standard contract, …

Chicagoans gathered at Grant Park on Friday for a dance party at the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference. The park was filled with music, dancing, and performances that celebrated the city’s deep-rooted house music culture. Several DJs kept the …

MINNEAPOLIS — White Sox starter Davis Martin was relegated to watching his teammates from afar while nursing a blister on the middle finger that has sidelined him for two weeks. Suffice to say he’s happy to be watching from the …

The Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this year and is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. All four cases were identified in adults, …

I don’t usually write about restaurants when they’re going through a “soft opening” phase. Soft openings exist so a new restaurant can iron out the kinks, educate the staff, try out dishes, test the kitchen. Since the menu at Dalah …

DETROIT — The Dodgers hit the road on Monday. They haven’t hit much else since then. Another sluggish offensive performance left the Dodgers’ bullpen living on the edge with no margin for error. Jack Dreyer made one in the ninth …

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields has officially kicked off at Irvine’s Great Park. While attendees were ready to brace for the heat, as the high for the day was 95° with 48% humidity, that didn’t stop them from dressing …