KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It had been 29 years since the Kansas City Royals had last been to the postseason — nearly three decades spent mostly in baseball’s backwater, a small-market organization on a shoe-string budget trying in vain
City officials across the country claim that red light cameras are for “safety.” Critics, though, claim they are just another way for a city to raise money. Officials in New York City might find it hard to deny the critics
The St. Louis Dispatch is reporting Chicago resident Derrick Dawon Burns, 21, was arrested Monday on eight federal charges alleging that Burns made a series of bomb and violence threats toward Southern Illinois University-Carbondale students and workers, prosecutors said. The
As temperatures approached summer highs during the past weekend, shootings in the Windy City rose commensurately resulting in 43 shootings and five deaths. One of those killed was a 13-year-old boy. By Saturday morning, two had died and 14 were wounded as
NEW YORK (AP) — When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in the following years, when conditions improve? A massive new study suggests that for some U.S. women, living through a recession can mean they will
It’s already Week Four, and the bye-weeks are upon us, with Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, and St. Louis enjoying the week off. As for the teams playing, some of the top matchups include the 187th meeting of two storied
CHICAGO (AP) — As the Kansas City Royals celebrated in the clubhouse, George Brett watched from a distance. The Hall of Famer stood near the entrance, doing his best not to get soaked. “This stuff burns your eyes really bad,”
For a while now, I have been describing President Barack Obama as the “mayor of America.” He is attempting to govern our large, populous, and impossibly complex society as if he were a big city mayor-for-life with untrammeled executive powers–and
(AFP) — Air traffic was temporarily halted at two major airports in Chicago early Friday, after a fire broke out at a radar facility run by the Federal Aviation Authority, officials said. Dozens of flights into and out of the
It’s the sports equivalent of the Chicago Tribune announcing “Dewey Defeats Truman” or NBC calling the 2000 presidential election for Al Gore. The Milwaukee Brewers sent fans tickets for the team’s second playoff appearance in 32 years. But last night’s
Destiny‘s excellent combat and gorgeous visuals lay the groundwork for what should be a world-beating shooter, but the game’s strengths are undercut at every turn by baffling design decisions, repetitive missions, and the failure to live up to the lofty
ATLANTA (AP) — Gerrit Cole was so focused on recording 17 consecutive outs, he didn’t glance at the out-of-town scoreboard. Cole insisted he didn’t know his win over Atlanta had clinched a playoff spot for Pittsburgh until he walked into
Chicago Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston now says San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did use the “N-word” against him to receive a 15-yard penalty for “inappropriate language” in a game two Sundays ago. After the game against the 49ers
He’s been the face of a big city franchise since the 1990s. He’s a world champion and All-Star. He serves as his team’s captain, respected in his own clubhouse and throughout Major League Baseball. He’s stayed out of trouble and he’s
In response to U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS Already Comparatively Less Than Daily Strikes During Gulf War: I am going to assume that everyone realizes that there were far more Iraqi targets to hit during the Gulf War than were, and
While celebrating a sack that dropped quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a seven yard loss in the Lions 19-7 victory over the Packers on Sunday, linebacker Stephen Tulloch tore his ACL and will be out for the season. Sports Illustrated reported
The Des Moines Register has taken a step into the future by creating an Internet-based virtual world to accompany a new series of stories. In a journalism first, the virtual world created by the Gannett news service gives readers an
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ–This game was there for the Jets to take. And they couldn’t, losing 27-19 to an injury-ravaged Chicago Bears team because their quarterback is way too inconsistent. The Chicago Bears enter the game without cornerbacks Charles Tillman and
The weekend of September 20 was a little more violent than usual in Chicago, with 33 people struck by gunfire. Three died from their wounds. Starting on Friday afternoon, the weekend death toll began with the death of 19-year-old Markise
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s unprecedented effort to stop a devastating baseball talent drain doesn’t seem to be working, with a string of stars leaving for the major leagues in the year since the government allowed a small number to play
The Jets enter their Monday night game with the Chicago Bears with a huge health edge. The Bears are one of the most banged-up teams in the league. Two starting offensive linemen–center Roberto Garza and guard Matt Slauson–will miss this
Pope Francis has named Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane, Washington, to be the next archbishop of Chicago, dashing conservative hopes. The Holy See Press Office announced the move, which is Francis’ most important U.S. appointment to date. This nomination
CHICAGO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw became the majors’ first 20-game winner and A.J. Ellis hit a pair of two-run homers, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Kershaw (20-3) pitched five shaky
“Devin Hester, you are ridiculous!” That line was bellowed many a time by Chicago Bears radio play-by-play man Jeff Joniak, especially from 2006-2010 when the Monsters of the Midway were making legitimate runs toward championships. Hester electrified Bears fans and
Brandon Marshall implored journalists in a dramatic press conference on Thursday to let the “process play itself out” and to “gather all the facts before…playing judge and jury” on embattled NFL players. The Chicago Bears wide receiver took the podium at
