Abraham Lincoln’s arguments against slavery in his first debate with Stephen Douglas in Ottawa, Illinois, would make him a national figure.
Edward Robert McClelland: The Illinois debate that made Abraham Lincoln a national figure
Day: June 16, 2024
Today in Sports History: The Detroit Red Wings win consecutive Stanley Cups
In 1998, The Detroit Red Wings become the first team to win consecutive Stanley Cups since Pittsburgh in 1992, completing a sweep of Washington with a 4-1 win behind two goals by Doug Brown. It’s the fourth straight NHL finals sweep, a first in major pro sports history.
Today in History: Abraham Lincoln accepts Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the Senate
On June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
Ask Amy: What if I’m never ready?
Dear Amy: My wonderful husband died unexpectedly seven years ago. I’m now 49, and still have no desire to meet anyone or go on dates.
Daily Horoscope for June 16, 2024
The world is like a watercolor painting at this time — beautiful, but blurry. The Moon opposes Chiron first, so we may feel a bit sensitive, before it moves on to stumble over Uranus, which could offer solutions from out of left field. Balance should return as the Moon trines the Sun, bringing a special equilibrium to things. Still, for better or worse, we may all ignore reality when Venus squares Neptune at 11:46 pm EDT. Magic will seem possible (even when it isn’t)!
Walk-off, indeed. Quinn O’Bryan takes ball four in 12th, and Lake Central takes home Class 4A state title.
O’Bryan walked with the bases loaded and two outs to send Lake Central past Mooresville in the Class 4A state final.
Chicago Fire snap a 12-match winless streak in Toronto, using a 3-goal second half for a 4-1 victory
Hugo Cuypers scored first in a three-goal second half, fueling the Chicago Fire to a 4-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night.
Edmonton Oilers rout Florida Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in Stanley Cup Final
Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the series, leading the Edmonton Oilers to an 8-1 rout of the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday.
Isaac VanderWoude and his father, Jeff, go out together as Illiana Christian goes for 3rd straight state title
Virginia recruit Isaac VanderWoude plays his last game for Illiana Christian as his father coaches his last game for the program.
Man killed, woman injured in Austin shooting, police say
A 30-year-old man was killed and a 31-year-old woman was injured in a Saturday morning shooting in the Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago police.