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White Sox, GM Chris Getz face hard act to follow in 2027, in spite of unexpected playoff run
“I do need to acknowledge that there was a sting in Cleveland when we came up short,” Getz told reporters on Wednesday.
19 minutes ago
Chicago Bears working through questions at quarterback and defensive line
Coach Ben Johnson has a lot going on at the moment.
24 minutes 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.
30 minutes ago
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.
41 minutes ago
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.
20 hours ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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 days 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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
