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Blackhawks sign top draft pick Levshunov to three-year contract
The Blackhawks on Saturday announced they have agreed to terms with defenseman Artyom Levshunov on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($975,000 salary cap hit). The Blackhawks selected Levshunov with the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. “Signing Artyom gives us the opportunity to...
Thompson takes the lead, leads by 2 over three players tied for second at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. — Saturday’s third round was the traditional moving day at the John Deere Classic, and Jordan Spieth set the tone for that. His fast start inspired others with later tee times, especially Davis Thompson. Thompson shot the week’s low round — a 9-under-par 62 — and will take a 2-stroke lead over Eric Cole, Aaron Rai and Hayden Springer into Sunday’s final round at TPC Deere Run.
Anderson throws eight scoreless innings in Angels’ 7-0 win over Cubs
Tyler Anderson threw eight dominant innings and Jo Adell homered to help the Los Angeles Angels end a five-game skid with a 7-0 victory over the Cubs on Saturday. Anderson (8-8) gave up a leadoff single, then retired the next 13 Chicago batters before allowing another hit to cruise to his third win in his last five starts. The lefty matched his career-best 10 strikeouts and allowed just three hits with no walks.
More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said. Oppressive heat and humidity...
Bartlett festival to have more police, prohibit bags and masks, after ruckus
People attending the Bartlett 4th of July Festival Saturday and Sunday will see more police, and won’t be able to wear masks or bring backpacks or large purses in after several disturbances that happened Friday night. The carnival area of the festival was closed at 9:30 p.m. Friday, 90...
Palatine celebrates Fourth of July with Hometown Parade
Thousands of people lined the route of Fourth of July parade on a gorgeous day in downtown Palatine Saturday. Kids waved flags and gathered candy as parade units from a variety of municipal, civic and business organizations passed by. The parade was a part of Jaycees Hometown Fest, which continues...
Chicago street course offers a tricky opportunity for winless NASCAR Cup Series drivers
Alex Bowman sees a Chicago street course full of possibilities. He also sees a major potential problem. “All the winners behind us in points make my life harder for sure,” Bowman said Saturday. “So just trying to do the best we can to get in victory lane to avoid those issues.”
Check your wallet. How you can turn $2 into several thousand bucks
No one really gives a second glance to the lowly $1 bill when they pay for something. But maybe they should start. That’s because an error by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing nearly a decade ago inadvertently set off one of the biggest treasure hunts for currency collectors ever — one that could potentially turn two $1 bills into hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.
Carnival, food and music add up to fun in Bartlett
Dozens of carnival rides and games, food from local restaurants and live music gave plenty of opportunities for fun during the Bartlett Fourth of July Festival Saturday. The festival continues Sunday from noon until 9 p.m., and four musical acts are scheduled, including Jade 50s, Sealed With a Kiss, Cheap Foreign Cars and Modern Day Romeos.
The Tour de France is an experience to behold
It was that great American truth seeker, Bo Jackson, who once famously asked, “Where is that Tour de France, anyhow?” The answer, unlike Bo, remains a continuous curiosity and with careful rummaging can still be located, somewhere outside Orleans at last report. It seems a strange conceit to...
Democrats for Citizens?
Does the Illinois Democrats that have a ‘supermajority” in the Illinois legislature support its Citizens or undocumented emigrants?. The new driver’s license issued to undocumented emigrants is identical to those issued to everyday Illinois citizens with the fine print of ‘Federal Limits Apply’ under “Driver’s License’ words. It means: “Federal Limits Apply is a notation on a driver's license that indicates that the license does not meet federal standards for the issuance and production of a compliant card under the REAL ID Act. This means that the license will not be recognized as a means of identification for official federal purposes”.
Trump, Biden deliver misleading claims during debate
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden recently squared off in their first debate in anticipation of the presidential election in November. According to The Associated Press, a variety of false information was presented during the event, with Trump making fake claims and Biden offering “exaggerations and embellishments.”
Zverev overcomes knee issue to beat Norrie at Wimbledon then appeals to Guardiola for coaching
LONDON — Alexander Zverev overcame a knee problem, a marathon tiebreaker and nerves from seeing one of his sporting idols in the Royal Box in order to book a spot in Wimbledon's fourth round. Zverev beat Cameron Norrie — the last British man in the tournament — 6-4, 6-4,...
It's time to save the republic from this Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decision in the presidential immunity case Trump v. United States issued on July 1 has made clear what's at stake in the November elections. It's whether the American republic survives. Sanford Levinson of the University of Texas Law School has written: “The Constitution is simply whatever the...
2 dead after crash in Lindenhurst
Two people were killed, and two others severely injured, when a car hit a tree Friday night in Lindenhurst. The crash happened around 11:37 p.m. in the 1700 block of Grand Avenue. The vehicle caught fire. Four people were trapped inside. Two of them died at the scene, authorities said.
4 potential free-agent defensive ends for Chicago Bears
The Bears are two weeks away from training camp. Rookies report to camp next week. Veterans will join them on July 19. The team will hold its first official practice on July 20. The much-anticipated 2024 NFL season is nearly here. The team’s roster is pretty much set. That being...
Seven-run eighth inning propels Chicago Dogs to victory over the Kane County Cougars
All nine players in the Dogs’ starting lineup reached base by a hit in an 18-12 victory Friday night against the Kane County Cougars at Impact Field in Rosemont. Kenny Serwa started the series opener for the Dogs, throwing six innings, allowing four earned runs, striking out a season high of nine strikeouts.
Renowned guitarist to play at Reed-Keppler Park
Acoustic guitarist Jim Green will perform from 7-8 p.m. July 10 as part of West Chicago’s Summer Concert Series at Reed-Keppler Park, 19 W. National St. The Chicago-based guitarist, who released his latest full album, “Prime,” in May, has been cited by Billboard as one of the Midwest’s top independent artists, and won the 2004 Guitar Idol Championship.
Carnival, games and food highlight Mundelein festival
A wide variety of carnival rides, games and restaurant offerings coupled with live music gave people attending the Mundelein Community Days festival Friday plenty of options for fun at Courtland Commons Park. Activities on Saturday include a 9 a.m. pet parade, a car show, bingo, a horseshoe tournament and a...
Libertyville jumping into Dog Days of Summer
Canines bound into the air and made a big splash in a massive water tank to the delight of fans watching the Dock Dogs competition during the Dog Days of Summer at Cook Park in Libertyville Friday. While some of the dogs, and their owners, who compete are “pros,” anyone...
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