A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has “a possible link” to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico that have sickened more than 370, the state health department said Wednesday.
Day: March 26, 2025
Chicago Bulls jersey that Michael Jordan wore as a rookie goes for $4M
An autographed Chicago Bulls jersey that Michael Jordan wore in a preseason game during his rookie year sold for $4.215 million at an auction that closed Wednesday.
Marvel announces Avengers: Doomsday cast
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki are all back in the Avengers ensemble, where they’ll be joined by several of cinema’s original X-Men.
‘My story is still being written’: Former Fremd basketball star is now writing children’s books
Former Fremd basketball star Zach Monaghan uses the sport as the basis of his next enterprise — a children’s book author.
Around the Southland: Glenwood Academy students outscore first responders, more
Glenwood Academy students outscore first responders Representatives of Glenwood’s police and fire departments livened up Glenwood Academy when they challenged students to participate in a three-point shootout and free throw competition at the school in Glenwood, and it was no contest: The students won both competitions. The Glenwood Academy band played the Star-Spangled Banner, and […]
Lingering questions: Why wasn’t river searched years ago for missing Elgin woman’s car?
When Elgin police found Karen Schepers’ car in the Fox River on Monday, one question immediately popped into the public’s mind: Why wasn’t it found long ago?
Indiana bill banning transgender collegiate athletes from women’s sports passed out of committee
A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports passed out of the Indiana Senate Education and Career Development committee Wednesday, with amendments proposed by Democratic committee members voted down by Republican members.
Imported vehicles to face 25% tariff, President Donald Trump says
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Southwest Side man detained in slaying of brother, partner inside Gage Park home
A Chicago man accused of shooting and killing his brother and his brother’s partner in their Gage Park home over the weekend before stabbing a woman at a nearby sports bar was ordered detained Wednesday. Robert Romo, 57, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery in the fatal shooting of Richard M. […]
SAFE-T Act increasing expenses in Kane County, state’s attorney says
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told the county board the SAFE-T Act is increasing costs and is also too limited in its list of detainable offenses.