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All-Pro DE With 112 Career Sacks Becoming Realistic Option for Bears
The Chicago Bears have made it crystal clear they’re looking for pass rushers. Head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed as much in an August 13 interview with CBS Sports, and multiple NFL insiders, including Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, reported Chicago had expressed interest in Matthew Judon, who was ultimately traded to the Atlanta Falcons on August 15.
Video Reveals How Simone Biles' Husband Talks About Her to His NFL Teammates
Behind all-time great Olympian Simone Biles is a proud husband: Jonathan Owens. Owens, an NFL defensive back, received special permission from the Chicago Bears to leave training camp and watch Biles compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There, he witnessed Biles further her legacy as the greatest ...
Chicago Sues Glock, Points to 3D Printing in Gun Modifications
Chicago is stepping up its fight against gun violence by expanding a major lawsuit against Glock. The city isn’t just going after the gun manufacturer anymore—now it’s targeting Glock’s parent company in Austria, Glock Ges.m.b.H, and two local gun shops that sell these firearms, Eagle Sports Range and Midwest Sporting Goods.
Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
Former Chicago Cubs trade target placed on waivers, proving a disaster was avoided
In news that would have had more interest to the Chicago Cubs during the first half of the season instead of where they are now, barely clinging onto being part of the conversation in the National League Wild Card race, the Colorado Rockies have placed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz on outright waivers.
U.S. Marshalls find DeKalb man accused of June shooting in Chicago
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — The U.S. Marshall Service arrested Nathaniel Robinson, 44, in Chicago on August 1st after being accused of shooting a man in DeKalb. On June 23, DeKalb Police responded to the 800 block of Kimberly Drive for calls that a person was shot. When officers arrived, they saw a male victim who […]
Victims identified in Michigan City shooting, Coroner rules deaths a homicide
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WSBT) — The death of a man and woman in Michigan City has been ruled a homicide. The LaPorte County Coroner says both victims were shot from outside the vehicle they were found in Thursday morning. So far, no arrests have been made. The victims have...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Illinois Republicans focus on growing their numbers across the state in November election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Republicans have been all in for former president Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who officially became the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively, at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee last month. Illinois Republicans reiterated that support Thursday when they took over the fairgrounds. “People’s eyes […]
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Sycamore Music Boosters awards over $11K in scholarships
The Sycamore Music Boosters recently awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $11,630. The Sycamore Music Boosters provided financial help to three college-bound seniors. Makena Ndicu, Stephanie Kim and Layla Musich each received $1,000. The Sycamore Music Boosters also awarded scholarships to students who attended music camps at regional schools...
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
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