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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run shot to become the first Cubs player with 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in a season, Seiya Suzuki iced the game with a grand slam and Chicago pounded the St. Cardinals 12-1 on Friday to close in on the top National League wild card. Michael Busch hit his team-leading 32nd homer and had two RBIs as the playoff-bound Cubs won for just the second time in eight games and trimmed their magic number to one for securing home-field advantage in their opening-round playoff series against San Diego. Game 1 of that series…
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – New details allowed Arlington Heights Police to arrest a serial sex offender. What we know: According to police, new details were provided in April that allowed police to reopen an investigation into a report from the Department of Children and Family Services that alleged Sky Findlay, 85, of Phoenix, Ariz., had committed sexual-based crimes against children. The report was from years ago. The new investigation revealed that Findlay engaged in multiple predatory criminal sexual assault incidents with minors. During the investigation, Findlay was serving prison time in Arizona for child sex crimes. Findlay has been charged…
CHICAGO – A dog owner put her trust in a pet sitter she found on a popular app and now her beloved companion is missing. Rachel Weaver is demanding answers after her 5-year-old poodle vanished while in the care of a dog sitter. Now, the only clue she has is a single video. What we know: It’s been more than two weeks of heartbreak and unanswered questions for Weaver. She says her beloved dog Benji, a 5-year-old “parti” poodle, vanished without a trace after being left in the care of a sitter she found through the Rover app. This…
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten: Game of the week No. 6 Oregon (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 3 Penn State (3-0, 0-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) This meeting of unbeaten teams is a rematch of last year’s Big Ten championship game, which Oregon won 45-37. It also pits Dante Moore and the high-powered Oregon offense against Dani Dennis-Sutton and the stingy Penn State defense. Oregon is scoring 50.8 points per game, while Penn State is allowing just 5.7. BetMGM Sportsbook has Penn State as a 3 1/2-point favorite. The undercard No. 1 Ohio State…
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…