A summer Saturday in the life of Wrigley Field brings more than anyone can expect in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Day: August 17, 2024
Anti-poverty organization told by police to stand down on Humboldt Park encampment in early test before DNC
In anticipation of next week’s Democratic National Convention, a Philadelphia-based group that advocates for homelessness and poverty-related issues, arrived at Humboldt Park on Saturday, prepared to set up encampments that would call attention to homelessness. But upon arrival, the demonstrators—many who had walked the 90-mile trip from Milwaukee, where they marched on the Republican National Convention—were […]
Column: With a series of magic tricks, Caleb Williams turns a clunky day for the Chicago Bears into an adrenaline rush
What started as a clunky performance from Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense Saturday became an imagination-fueling adrenaline rush thanks to a series of wow moments from the rookie QB.
Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern
Roberto Garcia crossed the border from Mexico in 2009 looking for a better life. For the past eight years, he has been married to an American woman, and they have three kids who are all American citizens.
Patrick Mahomes completes behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in Kansas City Chiefs preseason game
Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce in the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.
Man critically wounded Saturday afternoon on West Side, police say
A man described as in his 30s was left in critical condition Saturday afternoon after being shot multiple times on the West Side in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., someone approached the victim in the first block of South Lavergne Avenue and fired multiple shots in his direction before fleeing the scene. The victim suffered wounds to the neck and back, and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police said. No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears eventually hit their stride in a 27-3 preseason win against the Cincinnati Bengals
After a slow start, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears found their rhythm Saturday in a 27-3 preseason victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field.
Oswego trustees to look at space needs of Public Works Department
Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole Tuesday will review an Itasca-based architectural firm’s results of a space needs assessment and feasibility study for the village’s Public Works Department.
Tim Walz is returning to his home state where there’s a battle over a key Nebraska electoral vote
Thousands of Nebraskans are expected to turn out on Saturday for native son Tim Walz on his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
An Israel airstrike in Gaza killed at least 18 people, all from the same family, on Saturday, hours after mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.