Chicago White Sox Lucas Giolito strikes out 9 in a 4-hit shutout of the Astros as the White Sox win 4-0 to split the seriesChicago Tribune - Kristie RiekenLucas Giolito was forced to speed up his pace near the end of his last start for the White Sox because of rain. The results were so good he decided to try it again Thursday night against the Astros, even
William Barr Trump gives AG William Barr sweeping powers to review and release highly classified information related to Russia probeChicago Tribune - Zeke Miller and Eric TuckerPresident Donald Trump directed the U.S. intelligence community on Thursday to "quickly and fully cooperate" with Attorney General William Barr's investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe of
Harvey Weinstein Deal said to be worth $44 million close in Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct lawsuitsChicago Tribune - Michael R. Sisak and Tom McElroyA tentative deal is close to settling lawsuits brought against the television and film company co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by scores of women. Adam Harris,
Alex DeBrincat Alex DeBrincat's goal, Patrick Kane's 2 assists not enough as U.S. falls to Russia in world hockey championship semifinalsChicago Tribune - Associated PressDamon Severson and Mark Stone helped Canada escape to the world hockey championship semifinals while the United States and defending champion Sweden dropped out. In Bratislava, Nikita Gusev and Mikhail
Kyle Schwarber Kyle Schwarber on the Cubs' comeback bid vs. the Phillies: 'We were a couple of swings away'Chicago Tribune Kyle Schwarber discusses the Cubs' comeback bid in their 9-7 loss to the Phillies on May 23, 2019, at Wrigley Field. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Philadelphia PhilliesOctober baseball in May? Plus a look back at the epic Cubs-Phillies slugfest 40 years ago. Paul Sullivan's 5 thoughts onChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanForty years ago, on May 17, 1979, the Cubs spotted the Phillies a 7-0 lead on a windy afternoon before 14,952 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs came back to tie the game at 22-22 in the eighth, only to lose Mike
Saudi Arabia Trump may seek to sell arms to Saudis without Congress approvalChicago Tribune - Matthew Lee and Susannah GeorgeThe Trump administration is considering an emergency declaration that would allow it to make an arms shipment to Saudi Arabia without the approval of Congress, two U.S. officials and lawmakers opposed
Anton Carter found guilty of killing off-duty Chicago police Officer Michael Bailey in botched carjacking in 2010Chicago Tribune - William LeeA jury on Thursday found Anton Carter guilty of the murder of Chicago police Officer Michael Bailey, who was shot and killed while off-duty in a botched carjacking in July 2010. Earlier in the trial, son
Long-stalled bill that would remove abortion restrictions in Illinois poised to move forwardChicago Tribune - Jamie MunksAn abortion rights bill that was stalled for months in the Democrat-led Illinois House appears to have some momentum amid an increased sense of urgency since several states have passed restrictive abortion
Chicago Bears Break out the shorts and jerseys: Which Bears are feeling comfortable at spring practices?Chicago Tribune - By Rich Campbell and Dan WiedererListen below or subscribe and listen on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play Rich and Dan host the world’s only podcast to mention Taquan Mizzell and Donald Trump within eight minutes of each other.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Bobby Joe Long, a serial killer who terrorized Florida in 1984, killing 10 women, is executedChicago Tribune - Brendan FarringtonBobby Joe Long, a serial killer who terrorized Florida with a 1984 spree that claimed the lives of 10 women, was executed Thursday. Long was pronounced dead at 6:55 Thursday after a lethal injection at
Aladdin Will Smith on paying homage to Robin Williams and bringing His 'own flavor' to 'Aladdin'Chicago Tribune - Angelique JacksonWhen Disney's animated classic "Aladdin" was released in 1992, Will Smith was best known as the rapper-turned-star of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and a career as a movie star seemed like a pipe dream.
Lori Lightfoot Students tell Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: ‘A goal without a plan is only a wish’Chicago Tribune - Gregory PrattChicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over her first City Council meeting Thursday. Lightfoot came down from the fifth floor of City Hall to the council chambers and stood at the mayor’s podium for a with
HardyLocal favorite Nick Hardy is hungry for pro golf success now — 'I'm looking for that little spark' — but playing the longChicago Tribune - Teddy GreensteinNick Hardy has been playing golf at the Glen Club since he was barely taller than a 3-wood. At 10 he made the walk with Pat Foley. The same voice that described the high points of Blackhawks stars Jeremy
From green screen computers to staff shortages, a new audit says Cook County's property tax system needs more resourcesChicago Tribune - Juan Perez Jr.Cook County’s assessor has one quarter of the staff needed to evaluate the area’s more than 1.8 million property parcels. Despite plans for new technology, the office still relies on a green screen computer
Chicago Bulls Bulls are searching for a new assistant coach after Pete Myers resigns, citing personal reasonsChicago Tribune - K.C. JohnsonThe Bulls have an unexpected assistant coaching vacancy to fill after organizational fixture Pete Myers resigned for personal reasons. Myers, 55, recently remarried and has a newborn child at home. In
Sports FanDuel, DraftKings take to the airwaves in battle with Rivers Casino over legalized sports betting in IllinoisChicago Tribune - Dan PetrellaThe battle over who gets a cut of legalized sports betting in Illinois is coming to your TV screen. Daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings, which are fighting for a chance to run online
Minnesota Minnesota woman accused of fatally shooting husband, fleeing to Florida and killing a woman there to steal her identityChicago Tribune - Associated PressA grand jury in Minnesota indicted a 57-year-old woman who authorities allege fatally shot her husband before fleeing to Florida and killing a woman there. The Dodge County grand jury on Wednesday indicted
Joe Maddon With a 2.86 ERA this season, Tyler Chatwood is adjusting well to multiple roles — just not closerChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesPerhaps overlooked in the Cubs’ 8-4 comeback victory over the Phillies on Wednesday was another strong outing from Tyler Chatwood. The right-hander allowed one run on three hits and walked only one in
Chicago, IL State court revives class-action suit over Chicago's lead water pipesChicago Tribune - Michael HawthorneChicago could be forced to replace thousands of water pipes made of brain-damaging lead, a state appeals court ruled this week in a decision that draws renewed attention to widespread hazards the city
College Sports College football's 2019-20 bowl schedule will have 17 games between the semifinals and national title gameChicago Tribune - Ralph D. RussoCollege football’s bowl season will begin on a Friday this season, and several minor bowls have been pushed back on the calendar to fill 15 days between the College Football Playoff semifinals and national
Northern Illinois Northern Illinois to play at Notre Dame in football in 2024; Huskies and Irish have never metChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffNorthern Illinois will play Notre Dame in football for the first time in program history when the Huskies visit South Bend, Ind., in 2024. The game against the Irish on Sept. 7, 2024, was among a list
University of Chicago Medical Center Woman seriously wounded early Thursday in shooting in Grand Crossing neighborhoodChicago Tribune - Deanese Williams-HarrisA 30-year-old woman was discovered seriously wounded early Thursday morning after police responded to a shooting on the South Side in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 1:40 a.m.,
Lori Lightfoot More police, youth programs center of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Memorial Day anti-violence plansChicago Tribune - Gregory PrattLess than a week in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday detailed her new administration’s plans to combat violence this Memorial Day weekend by boosting the number of cops on the streets offering
Lori Lightfoot Chicago casino, pension help and infrastructure top Mayor Lori Lightfoot's legislative wish listChicago Tribune - John ByrneSnagging a Chicago casino, getting help with city pensions and landing an infrastructure bill are at the top of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s list of priorities as Illinois lawmakers head into the legislature’s
Lori Lightfoot The Spin: Exclusive details emerge on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's handpicked outside security chiefChicago Tribune - Lisa DonovanWhen it comes to public safety, the politicians and the laws they make can do only so much to make our communities safe. Such limitations are on full display in a Tribune analysis showing that while thousands
Crowds gather to mourn Marlen Ochoa-Lopez during visitationChicago Tribune - Jessica VillagomezMourners lined up at a south suburban funeral home Thursday afternoon to pay their last respects to Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, a young expectant mother who was strangled and her baby cut from her. As Christian
Jury acquits man of killing 2-year-old boy Kyrian Knox, dismembering body and dumping remains in Chicago lagoonChicago Tribune - William LeeEven for Chicago with its endemic violence, the killing of 2-year-old Kyrian Knox stood out as among the most grisly in recent history. Kyrian’s young mother, Lanisha Knox, had left him at the Rockford
Julian Assange U.S. charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with publishing classified informationChicago Tribune - Eric TuckerIn a case with significant First Amendment implications, the U.S. filed new charges Thursday against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that accuse him of violating the Espionage Act by publishing thousands
