Earlier abduction attempt reported on day Chinese scholar went missing at U....
The young University of Illinois graduate student was walking to a bus stop one morning last June when a clean-cut man wearing aviator sunglasses pulled up in a black sedan and flashed a badge. He...
View ArticleSexual abuse victims testify against Larry Nassar at sentencing hearing: 'You...
One after one, gymnasts and other victims of a disgraced former sports doctor stepped forward in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday to recount the sexual abuse and emotional trauma he inflicted on them as...
View ArticleMan booted from British Airways flight for wearing all his clothes to avoid...
There are many approaches to avoid paying a fee for excess luggage when traveling by air these days. You could pack light, cramming all your belongings in an approved carry-on bag. You could book with...
View Article'Phantom Thread' looking good at the Music Box in 70MM
Continuing its sporadic but notable string of new releases shown in the rare format of 70 millimeter film, which begun with “The Hateful Eight” and continued with “Dunkirk,” the Music Box Theatre on...
View ArticleGoogle's art selfies aren't available in Illinois. Here's why.
The Google Arts & Culture app’s new feature seems to be everywhere as social media streams are flooded with photos of friends and the great works of art that resemble them — that is, nearly...
View ArticleTrump did 'exceedingly well' on a cognitive test, top White House doctor says
President Donald Trump is in excellent overall health and achieved a perfect score on a cognitive test that the president requested as part of his first formal medical exam since taking office, the...
View ArticleA burst of acrimony on Capitol Hill threatens immigration deal
A burst of public acrimony across Capitol Hill Tuesday exposed how much President Donald Trump's use of a vulgar expression during a meeting on immigration and border security had set back...
View ArticleFormer Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing in consideration for Bears’...
New Bears coach Matt Nagy has most of his offensive staff set and he’s continuing to work to add a quarterbacks coach. The Bears will have what amounts to three quarterbacks coaches when it’s all said...
View Article'Is this real?': Grayslake state senator was in Hawaii for false missile alert
State Sen. Melinda Bush of Grayslake joined an exclusive club over the weekend of which no one wants to be part — she had legitimate reason to believe she might die in a nuclear attack. Bush and her...
View ArticleDanish inventor charged with killing, dismembering reporter on his submarine
The Danish inventor at the center of the mysterious death of Swedish freelance journalist Kim Wall, whose dismembered body was found off the coast of Copenhagen in August, was formally charged with...
View ArticleWR Kevin Stepherson among four Notre Dame players no longer with team
Wide receiver Kevin Stepherson, running backs C.J. Holmes and Deon McIntosh and defensive lineman Brandon Tiassum are no longer members of the Notre Dame football team, a university spokesperson...
View ArticleEnglewood standoff ends, man taken to hospital
A standoff with an intoxicated and possibly armed man ended peacefully in Englewood Tuesday evening on the South Side. It began about 5:20 p.m. when police officers on the SWAT team responded to a...
View ArticleSources: Bears inform strength coach Jason George he will not return
The Bears talked about the vast time they spent this offseason analyzing why injuries crippled the roster after 16 players landed on injured reserve, making it an issue for new coach Matt Nagy to help...
View Article32-year-old rookie Jeff Glass' remarkable journey to the NHL
Neither man spoke the other’s language, but Jeff Glass recognized his name on the homemade sign held by the Russian agent waiting for him at the Moscow airport. Glass smiled and made eye contact...
View ArticleSteve Bannon subpoenaed by special counsel, House committee to testify on...
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office has subpoenaed former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon to appear before a grand jury, a move that indicates his broad investigation into Russia's...
View ArticleNorth Korean nuclear weapons crisis at a 'tenuous stage,' Tillerson says
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday warned that the crisis over North Korea's nuclear weapons is at a "tenuous stage" and said the time for Pyongyang to show a willingness to talk about...
View ArticleBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford reportedly could miss rest of season
The Blackhawks have been vague about the “upper-body” injury that landed goalie Corey Crawford on injured reserve Dec. 27. Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said he “didn’t want to get into the details of...
View ArticleMeteor?: Bright light, loud noise rattle Michigan residents
The National Weather Service says the bright light and what sounded like thunder in the sky across the Detroit metropolitan area may have been a meteor. Meteorologist Jordan Dale says the weather...
View ArticleHouse conservatives say GOP leaders lack votes to prevent government shutdown
Disgruntled conservatives threatened late Tuesday to scuttle Republican leaders' plans to prevent a weekend government shutdown, saying GOP leaders now lack the votes to push their proposal through...
View ArticleWashington State QB Tyler Hilinski dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice...
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