Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may not physically be in court Wednesday, but his name will surely be front and center when opening statements get underway in the trial of a former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing the Democratic powerhouse.
Day: September 11, 2024
4 takeaways from the first Trump-Harris presidential debate
The 2024 election appears about as tight as can be, meaning the onus was on both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump as they took the stage for the ABC News debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. And the stakes were especially high, given no further debates have been scheduled.
Shota Imanaga rises to moment against countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Chicago Cubs’ 6-3 comeback win
For all of Shota Imanaga’s moments of greatness during his first major-league season, Tuesday night’s stage at Dodger Stadium helped bring out another level within the Chicago Cubs left-hander.
Daywatch: About last night’s debate
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
Chicago Bears Q&A: How does Velus Jones stick around after his latest muff? Why didn’t Cole Kmet play more?
An ugly showing from the Chicago Bears offense plus a huge gaffe on special teams left plenty of questions after their opening victory. Brad Biggs tackles some of them.
A ‘critical season’ for developing Chicago Blackhawks prospects awaits a loaded Rockford IceHogs roster
Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen will guide this week’s Chicago Blackhawks prospect showcase team — as well as a pivotal developmental season in the AHL.
7 Chicago Blackhawks prospects to watch in this week’s showcase, including 1st-round pick Artyom Levshunov
A team of Chicago Blackhawks rookies will compete in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase this weekend in Missouri. Here are seven Hawks prospects to watch.
How many more losses do the Chicago White Sox need to match the modern-day record?
The Chicago White Sox are closing in on matching the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in modern-day Major League Baseball history.
Chicago basketball report: Bulls sign 2 local products for camp — including a former Mr. Basketball — and Sky’s Angel Reese launches podcast
The Chicago Bulls are keeping it close to home with their training camp contracts after signing Talen Horton-Tucker and E.J. Liddell.
O’Donnell: Novak happy to cheer, cheer for Hammock and old NIU
Jim O’Donnell: Joe Novak is happy to cheer, cheer for Thomas Hammock and old NIU.