Glen Ellyn
LATEST NEWS
Man accused of killing Plainfield college student claims self defense
CHICAGO (CBS) — The man accused of killing a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student now says she grabbed a gun first. Kara Welsh, of Plainfield, was killed at an off-campus apartment building after getting into an argument with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Chad Richards. Richards told investigators Welsh first grabbed a gun from the nightstand. Richards says he wrestled it away and then shot her because he feared for his life. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond.
The Gap hosting $10,000-to-win Scorcher
BULLS GAP — Volunteer Speedway will host the $10,000-to-win Super Late Model Scorcher on Thursday, Sept. 19. Racing will include the 50-lap Super Late Model “Scorcher” with its $800-to-start and $10,000-to-win purse, a 25-lap combined Crate/Sportsman Late Model event ($1,000-to-win), a 20-lap Street Stock feature ($600-to-win), and Front Wheel Drive (20 laps, $500-to-win). Fans will have an opportunity to win too, as country music artist Carl Wayne Meekins will be...
MSU volleyball defeats Loyola, finishes Kathy DeBoer Invitational undefeated
Michigan State volleyball won the third and final match of the Kathy DeBoer Invitational with a hard-fought, 3-1 victory against Loyola Chicago on Sunday, Sep. 8. The Spartans finished the Kathy DeBoer Invitational 3-0 and are now 4-2 overall. Keeping momentum was crucial for the Spartans in the match. MSU started out strong, but struggled to stay consistent through sets. Junior outside hitter Akasha Anderson played an incremental role in the outcome, tallying 17 kills. "What I loved about Akasha tonight is that she started the match, and they had lined her up pretty well,...
Ryan Poles’ glaring failure was more than noticeable in Week 1
This past offseason, the Chicago Bears did almost everything they could to surround rookie quarterback Caleb Williams with the talent he needs to succeed in Year 1. General manager Ryan Poles added weapons galore for the first-year gunslinger. And Bears fans had high hopes for this offense going into the 2024 season.
Cubs beat AL East-leading Yankees 2-1 to avoid a series sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon allowed only one run in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Taillon (10-8) struck out six against his former team. He gave up Anthony Volpe’s second-inning, RBI sacrifice fly and allowed six hits.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
41 Animals Rescued After an Illinois Shelter Suddenly Closed Down
It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down. Fox 32 in Chicago just shared this story...
Chicago Sky defeat Wings despite losing Angel Reese
With the WNBA playoffs arriving soon, it's clear that the Chicago Sky are trying to ensure they clinch the final spot in the Playoffs. The race is between them and the Atlanta Dream. However, star rookie Angel Reese is no longer available for the rest of the season, which could dent their plans. They did manage to get the 92-77 win over the Dallas Wings to secure a one-game lead without Reese, though.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.