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Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
Woman critically injured, man hurt in Lake County crash: deputies
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A two-vehicle crash in Lake County has left a woman critically injured and a man wounded Saturday morning. The crash happened at 10:15 a.m. in the area of Russell Road and Frontage Road, near I-94. A Chrysler 300 was heading eastbound on Russell Road when a...
Silver medal winning Glen Ellyn swimmer heading back to Paralympics next month
The Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, where next month, using most of the same venues, the Paralympics will begin. A Glen Ellyn swimmer will be racing there at the end of August.
Kendall County Fair continues tradition of 4-H, families and food
The Kendall County Fair will have a four-day run next week, with three days of 4-H programs, music, grandstand events and food. While the two-year long COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the availability of carnival rides, organizers promise plenty of attractions and traditional county fair events. The fairgrounds, located at 10826 Illinois Route 71 in Yorkville, open Thursday, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and $5 admission from 5 p.m. until closing. Children under age 10 get in free Thursday eveni g,
Athletes compete at Girls Flag Football Jamboree ahead of 1st IHSA-sanctioned season for sport
Pure athleticism was on full display Saturday at Morgan Park High School.The excitement was palpable, not just for the fourth-annual Girls Flag Football Jamboree, but there was also a lot of anticipation for a big change this year for the sport.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis fall will be the first state-sanctioned high school girls flag football season in Illinois."The biggest difference is you can't tackle, but it's still just as physical as football," Whitney Young High School coach Valerie Spann said. "You still have to run your routes. You have to play aggressive defense. This...
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Des Plaines, police say
A man was killed in a motorcycle hit-and-run crash early Saturday in the north suburbs.The crash happened around 2:10 a.m. at 967 S. Elmhurst Rd. in Des Plaines, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 31-year-old Glen Ellyn man, Nico K. Watkins, was riding a motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to Des Plaines police.The motorcycle hit sedan that was exiting a plaza and turning onto Elmhurst Road, police said.Watkins was discovered unresponsive in the roadway when the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the other vehicle, a 2018 Ford sedan, fled the crash scene on foot, police said.A part of Elmhurst Road was closed as police continue to investigate, but has since reopened.No further information about the crash was immediately available.
Search underway for 4 involved in armed robbery at CTA Red Line stop on Far North Side
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for a group of people responsible for an armed robbery at a Red Line stop on the city’s Far North Side last week. Chicago police say the robbery unfolded on Friday, July 19, at the Red Line Morse stop in the 1300 block of West […]
Preseason will prove to be highly valuable for this second-year Chicago Bears player
The Chicago Bears are in an interesting spot with an extra preseason game than most due to the Hall of Fame game. The team will have more snaps to fill, and while those snaps will not go to trusted starters that fans are craving to see, they will be going to depth players who may be pushing to make the roster.
Here's how Jordan Love's new contract benefits the Bears
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers just got a massive contract, however, this could be good news for the Chicago Bears. Recently, Love signed for four years at $220 million which is a whopping $55 million per year. Gene Chamberlain of Sports Illustrated is not convinced this is a wise decision. In a recent article, he noted how Love only has one good season on the record.
Chicago White Sox Trade Dylan Cease for Bright Future Despite Crochet’s Uncertain October and Thorpe’s Struggles
The Chicago White Sox made the right move by trading Dylan Cease despite Drew Thorpe's recent struggles. Cease was their best trade asset, and with uncertainties surrounding Garrett Crochet's usage and potential extension, it was wise to hold onto him for the season. Thorpe's tough performance, overshadowed by Cease's success, does not reflect his overall potential trajectory as a pitcher.
Chicago-area volunteers to cook 10K lasagnas tofeed people on National Lasagna Day
A nonprofit that spreads love through food will do a lot of cooking on Saturday ahead of National Lasagna Day. In the four years since Lasagna Love got started, it has grown to more than 56,000 volunteers around the world.
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it comes to adding players or clearing space to go after big names in the 2025 offseason? Finally, what kind of trade are the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to make if they move Patrik Laine?
Sporcle Saturday: Crochet is almost there
As Josh and James discussed on Friday’s Sox Machine podcast, it seems that Garrett Crochet may be a bit harder to move than anticipated. For Sporcle Saturday purposes (and fans who enjoy watching good pitching), that’s not entirely a bad thing. You see: Crochet currently sits on 157 strikeouts as I type this Friday afternoon, and, should he remain with the organization into the offseason would almost certainly cross the 200-strikeout threshold.
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