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Last Sunday, Tremaine Edmunds was having himself a day. The Chicago Bears’ outside linebacker had two interceptions, including one at the goal line, which was the final nail in Dallas’s coffin that particular afternoon. Edmunds was the face of a defensive highlight reel that forced four turnovers. The unsung hero of that reel is inside linebacker Noah Sewell. “Tremaine had the flashier plays with the interceptions,” Bears linebackers coach Richard Smith said. “When you combine them, the group played real well.” Sewell has filled in for linebacker TJ Edwards as Edwards recovers from a hamstring injury that’s kept him out…

CHICAGO – Two men were hospitalized after a drive-by shooting early Thursday on Chicago’s South Side, police said. What we know: The shooting happened around 5 a.m. in the 10000 block of South Aberdeen Street in the city’s Washington Heights neighborhood, according to police. Investigators said a man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, was inside a vehicle when someone in a white Chrysler 300 drove up and opened fire. He was shot in the head and taken to Christ Hospital in serious condition. A short time later, an 18-year-old man arrived at Trinity Hospital with a gunshot…

CHICAGO – An Advocate Trinity Hospital patient celebrated her 105th birthday on Wednesday. What we know: Ida Allen, a lifelong South Side resident, celebrated her 105th birthday by eating her favorite meal – a burger, French fries, and ice cream. She was most excited to celebrate with her family, including her great-great-grandchildren, when she gets discharged soon. Allen enjoys listening to Ella Fitzgerald and traveling, especially to the Pacific Ocean. Allen said her secret to living to 105 is to “just live.” The Source: Details for this story were provided by Advocate Health Care. ChicagoHealth CareNews The post Chicago woman…

CHICAGO – Community activists have been working for over a decade to protect affordable housing on Chicago’s South Side. Now, a proposed ordinance aimed at safeguarding residents in neighborhoods surrounding the Obama Presidential Center is headed to the full city council for a vote. What we know: The Obama Presidential Center, currently under construction, is expected to be a major cultural and community hub. While the development brings promise, it also raises concerns about rising property values and housing costs in an area where roughly 75% of residents are renters — many of whom are already facing financial hardship. The…

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and got two outs in the sixth inning of Chicago’s 10-3 win over the New York Mets. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned left-hander Jordan Wicks to their training complex in Arizona. What’s next: Palencia went on the injured list Sept. 8 with a right shoulder strain. The 25-year-old right-hander has 22 saves in 25 chances and is 1-6 with a 2.96 ERA in his third major league season — all with the Cubs. Before the game, manager Craig Counsell said Palencia might not return immediately as…

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A 15-year-old girl from Chicago’s north suburbs has been missing for two weeks, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). What we know: The organization said Leah Kuhn went missing from her home in Waukegan on Sept. 10. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Authorities say Leah may still be in the Chicago area, or she could travel to Michigan or Memphis, Tennessee. What we don’t know: The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. What you can do: Anyone with information…

Washington, D.C. — In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination earlier this month, a pair of House Republicans are proposing a bill to honor the conservative activist by having his likeness featured on U.S. currency. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) have announced plans to introduce a bill later this week that would direct the U.S. Treasury to mint 400,000 silver dollar coins with Kirk’s image. What Happened Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at a college campus in Utah earlier this month.…

Randleman, NC — Randleman is grappling with financial difficulties, including problems related to its 401(k) program, as the city works to address deficiencies within its finance department. City Manager Hank Raper has committed to transparency as the city strives to resolve these issues. What Happened In a statement, Raper explained that Randleman is addressing the financial issues that have been affecting the city’s operations, focusing on improving financial performance for the benefit of residents. One of the significant challenges includes the absence of a finance director, as the most recent director, Elizabeth Sechriest, resigned in July 2025. According to Raper,…

Seattle, WA — Starbucks is making significant changes to its operations, with CEO and chairman Brian Niccol announcing on Thursday that the company will be cutting approximately 900 jobs and closing several underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada. These decisions are part of a broader company overhaul aimed at strengthening the business and creating a “better, stronger, and more resilient Starbucks”. What Happened The announcement follows a comprehensive review of Starbucks’ North American portfolio, identifying stores that fail to meet customer expectations in terms of the physical environment and financial performance. While Niccol did not specify how many stores…

Los Angeles, CA — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13, 2025. The pop superstar took to Instagram to announce the joyous news, sharing a heartwarming photo of herself cradling her newborn daughter, accompanied by a picture of miniature pink boxing gloves. What Happened Rihanna, 37, and A$AP Rocky (whose real name is Rakim Mayers) have once again made headlines with their growing family. Their new baby girl, Rocki Irish Mayers, joins her two older brothers, Riot and RZA. Rihanna’s post quickly went viral, amassing over 5 million…