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Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth celebrates while running the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

“I can tell you right now that the group isn’t satisfied with this,” Venable said.

FILE - Construction of Northwestern's new Ryan Field is taking shape, Aug, 14, 2025, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Andrew Seligman, File)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Northwestern opens new Ryan Field on Friday night against Penn State

The Wildcats host Penn State on Friday night for the highly anticipated debut of their $875 million stadium — built on the same site as the former Ryan Field.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Johnson and Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4

Johnson goes up against Glenn once again on Sunday when the Bears host the New York Jets.

The Crime of the Week talks about protecting yourself from vehicle-related thefts.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Prevent your vehicle from being burglarized

Three key tips to prevent motor vehicle-related thefts.

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Illinois GOP lawmakers want five new betting and digital-related fees repealed

Five new "taxes" are part of the state budget, and five new bills would repeal them.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Ameren: Please generate safely

Carbon monoxide and electricity backfeed are among the hazards.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks

Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, National

Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses...

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Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out..

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‘Is this the end?’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an…

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, World

Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case

A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned

Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...

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Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run

At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on...

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Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep

One year after rallying past the Red Sox to win an AL Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees battered Boston. Max Fried dominated...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

No longer a secret, Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything’ lands in New York

No longer a secret, "You Can See Everything," Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, premiered Wednesday at the New York...

2 weeks ago in Sports

White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

From 100 losses to their first playoff series win in two decades, these scrappy Chicago White Sox just keep outdoing themselves. The White Sox used a big...

2 weeks ago in Sports

Derrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore

Derrick Henry is preparing to face the Tennessee Titans for the first time as an opponent. He says his old team did not do much to try to keep him when he left...

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Sean McVay says NFL agrees officials erred on pass interference that swung Rams’ loss to Broncos

Rams coach Sean McVay said the NFL told him officials erred in calling a late pass-interference penalty that swung Los Angeles' loss at Denver...

2 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can’t escape the spotlight, on the court or off

Since the arrival of Caitlin Clark three years ago, everything that happens on and off the court involving Indiana gets magnified and...

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2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

LIHEAP applications open for the year on Oct. 1

Officials say funding will last through the winter, but demand is expected to rise.

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Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

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