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CHICAGO – Customs and Border Patrol agents spent another day cruising up and down the Chicago River – leaving onlookers and local officials confused as to how the marine effort plays into Operation Midway Blitz. What we know: Four boats made their way east and west on the river among river tours and pleasure cruises — some featuring agents masked and armed with long guns. It left onlookers — like James Morro, who owns Taco Rio and Urban Kayaks – confused. “I’m not sure it’s the best place to do enforcement, and it certainly seems like an attempt to send…
CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting a 29-year-old in 2021, according to police. What we know: Around 10:25 a.m. on Friday, Jason Cribbs, 45, of Chicago, was arrested by Chicago Police in the 3100 block of W. Flournoy Street. Cribbs was identified as the person who fatally shot a 29-year-old man on July 4, 2021 in the 200 block of W. Division Street. He has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder. His next court appearance is scheduled for Saturday. The Source: Details for this story were provided by…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Running back Jeremiyah Love garners attention with his strong stats and highlight-reel hurdles. Jadarian Price appears more comfortable taking care of business when Love needs a break. Together, the two old-school backfield mates have produced one of the top ground games in the Football Bowl Subdivision as No. 22 Notre Dame tries to right its season. Love in part credits their success to strong communication. He says he often sees a specific look on the field, and relays the defense’s strategy to Price. “That’s how we help each other get better on the field,” Love said.…
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – In only a few hours, Cook County Sheriff’s officials ticketed more than 100 drivers using the shoulder to bypass slower traffic. According to officials, this effort is part of new enhanced expressway patrols. What we know: According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, officers conducted the first of many expressway patrols targeting unsafe driving throughout Cook County on Friday. More than 100 drivers were pulled over and ticketed by officials in a few hours – 49 of them were caught using a new police helicopter. In a post on X, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said,…
CHICAGO – Summerlike warmth is expected to linger across the Chicago area this weekend, with highs reaching into the mid-80s — more than a dozen degrees above seasonal norms. Temperatures are forecast to peak around 85 degrees Saturday, well above the typical early-fall highs in the low 70s. Conditions will remain mostly sunny and dry, with clear skies and comfortable humidity levels. Overnight lows will stay mild, dropping into the lower 60s in the city and the 50s in the suburbs. Along the lakefront, a light breeze could keep daytime temperatures in the 70s while inland areas climb into the…
CHICAGO – An unidentified man has died after being shot multiple times inside his home in Chatham on Friday, according to Chicago police. What we know: Around 5:03 p.m., a male victim was struck multiple times by gunfire while inside his home in the 0-100 block of E. 89th Street. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital and was initially reported in critical condition but later died from his injuries. A person of interest was transported for questioning. Two weapons were recovered from inside the residence. Area detectives are investigating. The Source: Details for this story…
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 26: Colson Montgomery #12 of the Chicago White Sox hits the game winning two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/ WASHINGTON (AP) – Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Luis García Jr. hit a career-high three of Washington’s six home runs. Josh…
The Chicago Bears’ trenches will be shorthanded on Sunday. On Friday’s injury report, the Bears have designated defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, right tackle Darnell Wright and linebacker TJ Edwards out for Sunday’s game vs. Las Vegas. Running back D’Andre Swift, tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Kyler Gordon have all been listed as questionable, too. Here’s what that means for the Bears. What we know: Jarrett has been fighting a nagging knee injury since Week 1, and he’ll miss Sunday. Still, the Bears have depth behind Jarrett. Expect either Chris Williams or Andrew Billings to get the start next to…
ORLAND PARK, Ill. – Orland Park residents won’t have to travel far to take care of things like driver’s license renewals, vehicle registration, or road tests. What we know: A temporary Secretary of State facility will open later this month at CTF Illinois, located at 18230 Orland Parkway, the Village of Orland Park announced in a statement on Friday. Doors are set to open Monday, Sept. 29. The move comes after the new majority on the Orland Township Board abruptly canceled the lease at the previous drivers’ facility. That left the Secretary of State’s Office scrambling to make sure people…
BROOKFIELD, Ill. – The votes are in – the Bookfield Zoo Chicago is proud to announce the name chosen by the public for their new axolotl is Sir Mix-O-Lotl. What we know: The public was invited to help name the zoo’s newest member, an axolotl. The other name options were Bubblegum, Mochi, and Poseidon. Sir Mix-O-Lotl came to the zoo with 19 other rescued axolotls that were illegally imported from Indonesia at O’Hare International Airport and seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officers. Axolotls are considered critically endangered animals and require professional care. RELATED: Brookfield Zoo Chicago asks…