The Chicago White Sox have been shut out 11 times, just one of the rough numbers in a season that is off to a historically bad start.
Day: June 26, 2024
Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader has been denied release from a Las Vegas jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur, despite a bid by a hip-hop music figure to underwrite his $750,000 bond.
Indiana seeks first execution since 2009 after acquiring lethal injection drug, governor says
Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state will resume executions for the first time in over a decade after acquiring a drug used for lethal injections.
Oak Forest Bowl owner says it’s not now feasible to rebuild
Owner Keith Tadevich said insurance matters, among other factors, are hindering plans for the Oak Forest Bowl to rebuild from May 2023 fire.
Inmate’s death during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville
The death of a man incarcerated at Stateville prison amplified concerns among prison rights advocates over conditions at the nearly century-old facility, which is slated for demolition.
Former Outcome Health CEO Rishi Shah sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for role in fraud
The sentencing came about 14 months after a jury found Rishi Shah and two other former Outcome leaders guilty of fraud.
Arlington Heights mayor won’t seek reelection, but believes Bears stadium talks are ‘in a good place’
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes announced Wednesday he won’t seek reelection next year, but believes the Chicago Bears will decide whether or not to build a stadium in town before his term expires in 10 months.
Few answers on potential new Chicago taxes at long-awaited City Council hearing
After bold ideas for new taxes, fees and other moneymakers had trickled out for weeks, the City Council Subcommittee on Revenue met for the first time.
Coup attempt underway in Bolivia as president urges people to mobilize against it
Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize.
Editorial: Robert Crimo III, the alleged Highland Park shooter, causes pain all over again
When an alleged shooter changes his mind on a guilty plea, as did Robert Crimo III Wednesday, families suffer more.