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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…
ATLANTA (AP) – Carson Kelly homered for the first of three runs against reigning NL Triple Crown winner Chris Sale and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday to win the series. What happened In the fourth inning, Kelly homered and Justin Turner had an RBI double. Chicago made it 3-1 in the fifth on Seiya Suzuki’s sacrifice fly. Nico Hoerner went 3 for 4 and scored the final run for the Cubs. They have won six of 10 to hold onto the first National League wild-card spot. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon was reinstated from the 15-day…
Ben Johnson doesn’t have to wait long to revisit some nostalgia. He was asked about the thought process and emotions of choosing to leave Detroit, especially choosing to leave the top offense he built for a division rival for what’s going to be a multi-year project. Johnson, now 0-1 at the helm of the Chicago Bears, said he still considers the coaching staff in Detroit friends. “At times, you have to make tough decisions,” Johnson said Wednesday. “That’s really how that went down.” Now, in Week 2, Johnson will face the winner he helped build while trying to steer the…
Ben Johnson returns to Motown on Sunday, as the head coach’s Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions in Week 2, but the team’s former offensive coordinator won’t be getting a standing ovation from his former star playmaker. “Week 2 is going to be so crazy. I promise you it’s going to be so electric, but as soon as Ben [Johnson] walks in there, we’re booing him,” Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown joked on the latest edition of the “St. Brown Podcast,” which the Lions star hosts with his brother, Equanimeous St. Brown. “I don’t give a f—. We’re all…
CHICAGO (AP) – Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa hit two-run doubles and Michael A. Taylor had an RBI double during a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Wednesday night. Taylor started the second-inning scoring with an RBI double and Tauchman followed with a two-run double. After Kyle Teel walked, Sosa hit another two-run double. Andrew Benintendi hit a third-inning home run for Chicago. Yandy Díaz hit a solo home run for the Rays in the first inning. Carson Williams hit a solo home run in the fifth and Junior Caminero added…
CHICAGO – Chicago will celebrate Mexican Independence Day from Sept. 12 -16. Along with cultural events and neighborhood gatherings, city officials are urging residents to plan ahead and stay alert. What we know: Chicago will host multiple events across the city in honor of Mexican Independence Day, including the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village and the El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk. Here’s a full guide to things to do in Chicago this weekend. Safety and Security Officials are reminding Chicagoans to be respectful of neighborhoods, expect traffic delays and potential street closures and to call 9-1-1…
Caleb Williams doesn’t need a full film session to tell you what he feels about Monday night’s loss to Minnesota. The Chicago Bears’ second-year quarterback started a pristine 6 for 6, passing for 51 yards and rushing for a score. He finished 21 for 35 passing, accumulating 210 yards and added a passing touchdown to go with his rushing score. The Vikings still came back to win 27-24, and Williams missed a few easy passes in the quarter-and-a-half stretch that allowed Minnesota to stage its comeback. “Yeah, it’s frustrating,” Williams said. “Like I said after the game, you did everything…
CHICAGO – Today will be sunny with highs around 80. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Looking Ahead: There is a chance for rain and storms Friday night through early Saturday afternoon. Highs on Saturday will still be in the upper 80s. Dry and sunny weather is back Sunday with highs in the mid-80s. Monday through Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s. WeatherChicago The post Chicago weather: Warm temps continue, storms possible Friday night appeared first on Tripplenews.
Social media icon applications appear on a mobile phone in this photo illustration.(Credit: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Facebook will soon begin issuing payments to millions of users as part of a $725 million class action lawsuit over claims that the social media platform misused users’ privacy. The settlement stems from numerous lawsuits in recent years over how the company used personal data of its users. Many of the lawsuits were eventually consolidated into one class-action lawsuit, which has since been settled and will soon be paying out. Facebook settlement amounts By the numbers: As mentioned, Meta has agreed to pay…