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Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel drove in two runs each to back 5 2/3 scoreless innings from fellow rookie Shane Smith, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in the rubber game of the series on Thursday. Chase Meidroth led off the first with a single off Ian Seymour and Curtis Mead’s double moved him to third. Montgomery drove in both with a one-out single. Teel had a two-run pinch hit single in the sixth for a 5-0 lead, extending his on-base streak to 20 games. Smith (6-7) allowed four hits and a walk in his…

RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Since 2002, a group of neighbors in River Forest has commemorated Sept. 11 with a charity lemonade stand. Along with the amount raised, community support has grown each year. What we know: Dubbed LemonAid, the Sept. 11 tribute event is run by Kids for Kids. Since it began, it has raised more than $675,000 for local charities. This year, the fundraiser — which runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in the 700 block of Bonnie Brae Place — will benefit two organizations: Opportunity Knocks in River Forest and Thrive Counseling Center in Oak Park. There is…

OSWEGO – An Illinois man was sentenced to life in prison last week for sexually assaulting several children, prosecutors said. What we know: Brian Hulsey, 52, was convicted in February of six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse following a three-day trial. The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office said Hulsey showed no emotion when the sentence was handed down and did not address the court. He will remain in custody with no chance of early release. The backstory: The charges stem from an investigation that began in August 2021,…

CHICAGO – For the first time in 24 years, the Cook County Circuit Court will have new leadership. What we know: Judges in the county’s circuit court held their triennial election to select a chief judge. Timothy Evans, who has held the role since 2001, was narrowly unseated. Charles “Charlie” Beach, a circuit judge since 2017 and former criminal defense attorney, won the post. As chief judge, Beach will oversee the criminal courts, the juvenile detention center and, more recently, the county’s pretrial electronic monitoring program. Maya Dukmasova, a reporter with Injustice Watch who covers the courts, said the…

CHICAGO – The City of Chicago has agreed to pay $90 million to settle dozens of wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and his tactical team. What we know: The settlement, which still requires approval from the City Council, would resolve 176 lawsuits involving nearly 200 people who collectively spent more than 200 years in prison. Each case stems from false arrests, fabricated evidence and other misconduct by Watts and his unit, city lawyers said. The lawsuits represent one of the largest police misconduct scandals in Chicago’s history. Watts and Officer Kallatt Mohammed were…

A groundbreaking study has uncovered fascinating details about how octopuses use their arms in the wild, providing new insights into their behavior and adaptability. Unlike humans, octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but they do show a preference for using their front arms for certain tasks. What Did the Study Find? Researchers conducted an in-depth study by observing wild octopuses in their natural habitats, capturing footage of their movements as they crawled, swam, and explored. The results were surprising: while octopuses use all eight of their arms for various functions, they predominantly favor the front four arms, using them about…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a significant move on Thursday by firing Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States, following the revelation of new emails linking Mandelson to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What Happened? The decision came after emails from the 2000s surfaced, revealing that Mandelson had supported Epstein during the financier’s legal troubles. The emails suggested that Mandelson considered Epstein’s 2008 conviction “wrongful” and should be challenged, as well as referring to Epstein as his “best pal” and advocating for his early release from prison. These revelations raised concerns, especially after Mandelson had been vetted…

CHICAGO – A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically. What we know: The poll, conducted by M3 Strategies, found that 48.8% of Hispanic/Latino respondents described themselves as politically centrist or moderate, while 27.3% identified as progressive or left. It also found that 70% of Latinos support deploying more Chicago police officers. According to the results, Latinos are overwhelmingly opposed to both Mayor Brandon Johnson and his ideological opposite, former President Donald Trump. Fourteen percent of respondents said they had a favorable opinion of Johnson, while 65% said they…

ILLINOIS – Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk, 31, was hospitalized following the attack, which came during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour.” President Donald Trump said around 3:45 p.m. that Kirk died from his injuries. What they’re saying: Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the shooting “horrifying.” “The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. Political violence has no place in this country and should never become the norm. I’m sending my sympathies to his family and…

NFC North week 1 recap: McCarthy’s homecoming, Caleb struggles & the Micah effect | 1st & North On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap all the key storylines from Week 1, including J.J. McCarthy’s 4th quarter heroics, Caleb Williams showing flashes of hope but struggling in the second half, and Micah Parsons making an immediate impact in the Packers’ win over the Lions. They also discuss whether it’s time to panic in Detroit, provide injury updates from around the division, and preview the key matchups heading into Week 2. After a disappointing collapse…