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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest
Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.
3 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Best colleges in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the colleges in Illinois using data from Niche.
3 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
Man gets 20 years in prison for Pawnee sexual assault of minor
The assault happened in Pawnee April, 2024.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National
Another beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium after rescue mission from Canada park
The belugas struggled to adapt to the aquarium.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs clinch 2nd straight playoffs trip by beating Marlins 2-1 as Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club
Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs (88-71), who assured themselves of one of the NL's three wild card berths.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Eagles look to add to perfect start by stopping the Bears’ rushing attack on Monday night
If Williams and Bagent are unable to play, Case Keenum is expected to start for Chicago.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
After three straight 100-loss seasons, the improbable White Sox are headed back to the postseason
The White Sox clinched no worse than one of three AL wild-card spots with the rout in Kansas City.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip
“That was the most emotion I think I’ve ever experienced on a baseball field,” Crow-Armstrong said. “It wasn’t relief, it wasn’t anxiety. It was a sense of gratitude.”
3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Sports
D-186 rethinks hot weather policy
A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Health experts share car seat safety tips for parents
Health officials share tips on proper installation, straps and winter clothing.
3 weeks ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Major League Cozy Dog eating will be a part of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend
Professional eaters from all over North America will take part.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
See tracks? Think train. This is National Rail Safety Week
Rail Safety Week ties in with rail consolidation project.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Meyer Utility Structures brings new jobs to Clinton with repurposed manufacturing site
The facility looks to add over a hundred jobs as time goes on.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration
Federal judge strikes down rules barring noncitizens from certain emergency public benefits.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Court ruling opens door for Indiana defensive linemen Daley and Wyatt to play vs. Northwestern
Daley and Wyatt did not play in Indiana’s 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky last weekend because a temporary restraining order allowing them to compete had expired.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Keenum practices amid murky situation for the Chicago Bears at QB
The 38-year-old Keenum practiced on Wednesday as Chicago ramped up its preparation for its matchup with Philadelphia.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Jackson Koivun goes from NCAA title to Presidents Cup debut in 112 days
The 21-year-old Koivun plays with Thomas in a fourballs match for his Presidents Cup debut. For a sport with a reputation of moving slowly, his career has been at warp speed.
