The sounds of a guitar and accordion from Chicago band, Los K-Bros, filled Grant Park Saturday afternoon, as thousands of revelers jumped inside bounce houses, browsed shops and sampled quesadillas and elotes to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the “El Grito” festival downtown. “We came to celebrate our ethnicity,” said Liz Castelan, a 37-year-old resident […]
Day: September 14, 2024
No. 18 Notre Dame takes out its frustration on Purdue, rushing for 362 yards and 6 TDs in a 66-7 blowout
Riley Leonard and Jeremiyah Love led the way in an impressive rushing performance for No. 18 Notre Dame, helping the Fighting Irish pound Purdue 66-7 on Saturday.
DNA, prison confession tie South Side man to 2022 Morgan Park triple homicide: prosecutors
Prosecutors on Saturday said DNA and forensic evidence tied a 20-year-old Auburn Gresham to a two-year-old triple homicide in the Morgan Park neighborhood that authorities believe began as a home invasion. Zavier Jacquel Griffin faces charges for first-degree murder, home invasion, residential burglary and armed robbery in the early April 2022 attack that left Arteria […]
Jon Rahm moves closer to season points title — and the $18M bonus — with a 64 to take the lead in LIV Golf Chicago
Jon Rahm moved closer to two big paydays with a 6-under 64 on Saturday, giving the Spaniard a one-shot lead in LIV Golf Chicago as he moves closer to winning the season points title.
QB Jordan Love downgraded from questionable to doubtful for the Green Bay Packers’ home opener Sunday
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s status for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts has been downgraded to doubtful as he recovers from a knee injury.
QB Tyler Van Dyke injured on Wisconsin’s first series in a 42-10 loss to No. 4 Alabama
Jalen Milroe threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 4 Alabama beat Wisconsin 42-10 on Saturday. The Badgers lost QB Tyler Van Dyke to an injury on their first series.
Illinois pulls away from Central Michigan for a 30-9 victory and its first 3-0 start since 2011
Luke Altmyer threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, both to Pat Bryant, to lead Illinois to a 30-9 victory against Central Michigan on Saturday.
Investigation continues after Aurora man found dead in North Carolina
Concerns continue after the death of an Aurora man on Wednesday in a rural area of North Carolina.
Aurora man found dead in NC with rope around neck was not lynched, sheriff says
A death investigation involving an Aurora truck driver in Vance County, North Carolina is sparking questions and rumors online across the country.
Dick Cheney was once vilified by Democrats. Now he’s backing Kamala Harris for president. Will it matter?
Dick Cheney’s partisan loyalties were cast aside in extraordinary fashion last week when he endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris for the White House.