A Kane County judge Thursday ruled a man convicted of possession of child pornography is a sexually violent person.
Day: April 25, 2024
Column: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2-run home run — his 1st big-league hit — fuels Chicago Cubs to 3-1 win over Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong began his career 0-for-16 before hitting a go-ahead home run Thursday at Wrigley Field, capping a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros.
‘A different philosophy’: Bears’ original goal to own stadium shifts with latest public-private plans
New Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren’s stated desire to build a publicly owned stadium on the Chicago lakefront marks an organizational shift in philosophy from what then-President Ted Phillips and Chairman George McCaskey told Arlington Heights village officials three years ago, Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday.
Crow-Armstrong’s first hit is game-winning HR as Cubs sweep Houston
After on 0-for-16 start at the plate, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first major-league hit was a 2-run homer in the sixth inning, which led the Cubs to a series sweep.
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies he suppressed a story about alleged Rahm Emanuel affair
David Pecker testified he paid $20,000 for a story about an alleged Rahm Emanuel affair before Emanuel kicked off his bid for Chicago mayor in 2010.
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced
Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one. But the group has also refused to say that it would recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it.
Northbrook Junior HS teacher named Illinois Health Educator of the Year
Northbrook District 28 officials say Wendy Concklin is considered the health guru at Northbrook Junior High School. The Illinois School Health Association recently selected Concklin the Illinois School Health Educator of the Year
Chicago White Sox fall to 3-22 — tied for worst 25-game start of wild-card era — with 6-3 loss to Minnesota Twins
The Chicago White Sox have lost a season-high 7 straight with Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. They are off to the worst 25-game start in franchise history at 3-22.
Indiana State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Valpo
The Indiana State Police were called to the scene of the Valparaiso Town & Country Market on Thursday afternoon in response to an officer-involved shooting. The grocery store is located at 1605 Calumet Avenue. A release from the Valparaiso Police Department stated that the scene is secure and there is no threat to the public at this time, but didn’t provide further details indicating what precipitated the shooting. Law enforcement agencies typically call in another agency to investigate when one of their officers discharges a gun.