By DON BABWINAssociated PressCHICAGOIntense thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across the Midwest on Sunday, causing extensive damage in several central Illinois communities while sending people scrambling for shelter and even prompting officials at Chicago’s Soldier Field to evacuate the stands and
Sunday’s NFL game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens at Soldier Field has been temporarily suspended after it started because of a severe tornado watch. Fans were advised to take shelter in the nearest covered concourse and players and
On Tuesday, a 39-year-old African-American male was killed in Bastrop, Louisiana, according to local police and media reports. Shot in a friend’s driveway. One of those things, right? The sort of tragedy that leads the evening news, but in the
Barack Obama’s hometown newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, endorsed the president twice for president. Friday, the same Chicago Tribune called for ObamaCare to be immediately repealed before it can do any more damage: Stop digging. Start over. As Friday dawns, here’s
(AP) Health exchanges slow to attract young, healthyBy MICHAEL R. BLOODAssociated PressLOS ANGELESFears that insurance exchanges that are the linchpin of President Barack Obama’s federal health care overhaul wouldn’t attract the young, healthy people needed to make them financially viable
Former Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd, 28, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for starting a drug-distribution network. He pleaded guilty in April for trying to buy and sell large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. The
(AP) 5 things learned from the Champions ClassicBy NANCY ARMOURAP National WriterCHICAGOIf the Champions Classic is any indication of what’s in store for the rest of the season in college hoops, it’s going to be a fun year. Andrew Wiggins,
(AP) Images show woman on Chicago train with alligatorCHICAGOAfter tracking down a small alligator scurrying around in a baggage claim area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, authorities are now hunting for its traveling companion. The Chicago Transit Authority has released
(AP) Govt reaches agreement to allow airline mergerBy DAVID KOENIG and PETE YOSTAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Justice Department says it has reached an agreement to allow American Airlines and US Airways to merge, creating the world’s biggest airline.The agreement requires the airlines
(AP) Panel: 1 World Trade Center tallest US buildingBy DON BABWINAssociated PressCHICAGOAn expert committee of architects declares that New York’s new World Trade Center tower is now the tallest building in the U.S., surpassing Chicago’s Willis Tower. The Height Committee
Millions of Americans should learn in three weeks whether the U.S. Supreme Court will take a case challenging Obamacare’s HHS Mandate for violating religious liberty. The media has been covering Korte v. HHS, where on Nov. 8 the U.S. Court
As American conservatives are challenging the Republican Party to return to its constitutional roots, many Catholic conservatives are trying to cope with a parallel sense that the new leader of the world’s Catholics has not reached out to them. Having
Disgraced former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., who began serving a 30-month prison sentence on October 29, for misusing $750,000 in campaign funds to live a lavish and extravagant lifestyle, has reportedly failed to file the past three required quarterly finance
(AP) Lions hold on for 21-19 victory over BearsBy JAY COHENAP Sports WriterCHICAGOCalvin Johnson stepped up when Detroit needed him the most. Similar to what Herman Moore used to do for the Lions. Johnson had two second-half touchdown receptions, Reggie
From the New York Times: John Hawk, an Army sergeant in World War II who was awarded the Medal of Honor for a single-handed exploit that led to the capture of more than 500 German troops in northern France in 1944, died
(AP) Pacers beat Nets to improve NBA-best start to 7-0By BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterNEW YORKFalling a game short of the NBA Finals last season, the clear goal for the Indiana Pacers is the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference
President Barack Obama’s “most persistent distraction” when he launched his re-election campaign in April 2011 was not the economy, the Tea Party movement, the GOP presidential primary field, the unpopularity of Obamacare, or even the soon-to-be-launched mission to take out
Chris Christie’s re-election as governor of New Jersey has rallied the hopes of the GOP establishment. Not only did he carry a “blue state” by a wide margin, but Christie also won among Hispanic voters (even if he lost to
A French family who came to the United States for medical treatment said they were stranded in Chicago after British Airways determined their son was too fat to fly. Kevin Chenais, 22, spent a year and a half at the
October was another bloody month for the city of Chicago, as the city suffered 34 homicides, 29 from fatal shootings, and 98 more shot and injured. Seven more people have been killed thus far in November, bringing the murder total
When one thinks of the Chicago Cubs, what words come to mind? Harry Caray. Wrigley Field. WGN-TV. The Cubs have broadcasted on WGN across the country since 1948. People fell in love with legendary announcer Jack Brickhouse’s “Hey, Hey!!” and
By SOPHIA TAREEN and KERRY LESTERAssociated PressSPRINGFIELD, Ill.Illinois is set to become the 15th state and largest in the heartland to allow same-sex couples to marry. State senators approved technical changes Tuesday to a measure legalizing gay weddings, shortly after
While providing color commentary for Monday Night Football last night, Jon Gruden called the performance of Bears quarterback Josh McCown “more than impressive.” That would be an understatement. You could probably go as far as calling McCown’s play weirdly good.
(AP) Packers QB Rodgers has fractured left collarboneGREEN BAY, Wis.Aaron Rodgers has a fractured left collarbone and the Packers’ franchise quarterback doesn’t know how long he will be out. Rodgers offered details of the injury Tuesday on his weekly radio
(AP) Texans’ Kubiak had mini-stroke, out indefinitelyBy KRISTIE RIEKENAP Sports WriterHOUSTONTexans coach Gary Kubiak was released from a Houston hospital Tuesday after suffering what the team said was a mini-stroke during Sunday night’s loss to Indianapolis. The team said the
