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2 weeks ago
Police investigate report of sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago
The 21-year-old woman reported the assault to police and went to a hospital for treatment, according to Chicago police.
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Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.
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Teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Chicago-area Hindu temple
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons.
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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.
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Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the Penguins
The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8.
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Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl
Gloria Kowalewicz was found shot dead in a ditch in 1960, just hours after she went missing.
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Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
2 weeks ago
Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy
The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay.
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Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
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Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions
The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.
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Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks
Tyson Bagent threw two interceptions during Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay. Case Keenum was picked off and lost a fumble after replacing Bagent early in the fourth quarter.
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Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”
2 weeks ago
A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
3 weeks ago
Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
3 weeks ago
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard could make season debut during homestand
“Certainly inching closer to being involved in a variety of ways,” coach Jeff Blashill said.
3 weeks ago
Caleb Williams nears return, and Bears show they need their QB in lopsided loss to Packers
Chicago coach Ben Johnson said after a 31-7 loss at Green Bay on Sunday that Williams might be available when the Bears visit Atlanta next week.
3 weeks ago
Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.
3 weeks ago
White Sox strike out record 21 times, eliminated from Division Series after wasting 2-0 lead
“We wanted it so bad, it hurts,” Chicago catcher Kyle Teel said, shaking his head.
3 weeks ago
Air Force does not complete a pass, beats Northern Illinois in the Huskies’ first Mountain West game
Taron Dickens was 13-of-20 passing for 140 yards and threw one interception for Northern Illinois (0-5, 0-1).
3 weeks ago
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.