Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 24 people overnight and into Sunday, including a woman and her six children, local health officials said.
Day: August 18, 2024
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88, French media reported.
Ukrainian troops have struck 2 key bridges in Russia. Could it mean they’re there to stay?
Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and struck a second one nearby, less than two weeks into its stunning cross-border incursion.
Harris and Walz will campaign by bus in Pennsylvania before the Democratic convention in Chicago
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday before going to the Democratic National Convention.
Daywatch special edition: All eyes will be on Chicago this week
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
Coast to coast: How Hersey QB Gumino chose UCLA, TE Farrell picked North Carolina
Hersey football players Colton Gumino and Logan Farrell opted not to stay close to home for college. Gumino will play on the West Coast at UCLA, and Farrell is going to the East Coast and North Carolina.
Facts Matter: Harris rally crowd not A.I. generated
In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that crowds pictured at a Kamala Harris event were A.I. generated, a truck stuck under an overpass was related to the Donald Trump campaign and more.
Column: Oswego mother says she won’t give up until missing son’s killing is solved
“I won’t rest until they are brought to justice,” Sandra Gardner insisted.
Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ preseason rout, including Caleb Williams putting his natural gifts on display
Matt Eberflus gave Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense time to prove themselves Saturday. The team left Soldier Field seeing plenty of what makes the QB unique.
Bell Road construction resumes in Homer Glen after utility relocation delay
Work to widen and reconstruct Bell Road from 159th to 151st streets was halted when Nicor relocated its gas main to the wrong area.