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3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass
On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
Bell: Sangamon County Jail isn’t safe, but I’ll change that if elected
Bell says the jail is in disrepair, and getting that up to code is job one.
8 hours ago in Local
Little middle ground seen on proposed landlord registry
An advisory referendum is on Tuesday's ballot.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
10 hours ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.
10 hours ago in Sports
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.
10 hours ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
10 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
District 186 superintendent: Celebrate the progress, not the number
IL Report Card: Proficiency, attendance, and graduation rate, while still low, are all increasing.
12 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Pritzker, Illinois Housing Development Authority announce $156 million investment in housing
BUILD plan includes programs to make affordable housing for homebuyers.
12 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Morgan County voters to weigh in on data center restrictions
The nonbinding question asks whether the county should restrict data center construction and operations.
12 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Springfield man killed in crash on I-57 outside Effingham
David Vorties, 50, was found trapped and unresponsive in his vehicle.
12 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
21 people in ICE custody after targeted operations in Springfield, Peoria
The Department of Homeland Security said the “illegal aliens” will remain in ICE custody.
12 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with Sangamon County judge’s order
Agency blamed filing errors on months of missed court dates.
1 day ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Croke: I’ll use my voice to keep improving state finances, if elected as comptroller
That's in addition to what Croke calls "low-hanging fruit" like possibly eliminating the use of paper checks to pay bills.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted
Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.