A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history
A single lottery ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot. #press
Ex-Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-10 years for fatal DUI
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced Wednesday to between 3 and 10 years in prison for a deadly 2021 drunk driving crash. #press
Of Notoriety: Final weekend for Hammond Community Theatre’s ‘Wake Me at Midnight’
Beatniks on Conkey at 420 Conkey St. in Hammond has always been one of my favorite intimate performance spaces nestled in North Lake County. #press
Griffith’s Nolan Davenport gets to work creating ‘culture that’s serious about football’ under Phil Mason
Practices have been a constant for Griffith junior Nolan Davenport, in part because he was the one organizing them in the offseason. #press
Suspect in custody after 67-year-old man dies during fight in South Shore neighborhood, police say
A 67-year-old man was pronounced dead after he was discovered unresponsive following a verbal disagreement turned physical Tuesday morning in the South Shore neighborhood, Chicago police said. #press
Chicago Bears training camp report: Justin Fields leads a ‘game-winning’ drive with not a second to spare
In a game-on-the-line situation, Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields needed a late completion to DJ Moore and a spike in the final second to set up a Cairo Santos field goal. #press
Tensions rise in United Auto Workers contract talks with Stellantis as strike threat looms
The union’s contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis all expire at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14, and UAW President Shawn Fain has told workers they should be willing to go on strike to make major gains. #press
Column: Man who helped free those wrongly imprisoned in Jeanine Nicarico murder case remembered as quiet crusader for justice
Private citizen Randy Garrett, who died last week at age 64, is credited with helping overturn wrongful convictions in the Jeanine Nicarico murder case. #press
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Opposing Waukegan parade groups pack City Council meeting, arguing against limits on participants
The Waukegan City Council debated Monday the necessary logistics to safely have two Fiestas Patrias parades and festivals the same day, as some alderpersons sought more... #press
Tim Anderson leaves the Chicago White Sox’s 5-1 win over the New York Yankees with a bruised left forearm
It has been a tough week for Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, who was plunked on the left arm Monday by New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole. #press
Lurie Children’s Hospital patients targeted in nonprofit’s data breach
The personal data of about 2,000 patients was leaked following a security breach #press
Victim in officer-involved shooting still alive, being treated at hospital
A 20-year-old man who was shot by an East Chicago police officer early Saturday is alive and undergoing treatment at an area hospital. #press
Chicago’s DJ Casper, creator of the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ is dead at 58
The song’s omnipresence at weddings and events — and its familiar commands like “slide to the left” and “reverse” — is beyond the measure of any music chart. #press
Obama Foundation has its best fundraising year yet, with assets near $1 billion
Construction continues on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park. #press
Perjury trial opening statements set for former top Madigan aide who allegedly tried to shield boss
Opening arguments in the perjury trial of Democratic insider Tim Mapes are finally set to begin Wednesday. #press
How Pedro Grifol made use of his 1-game suspension for Monday’s Chicago White Sox game: ‘It was pretty valuable’
Serving a one-game suspension for Saturday’s brawl, Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol watched Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees from Chairman Jerry... #press
Morton Grove seeks comments on strategic plan; deadline Aug. 11
Morton Grove is asking residents to comment on its proposed Strategic Plan. #press
Lake County faces calls to focus on environment as board allocates $15.6 million in relief funds
The Lake County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to distribute more than $15.6 million of federal relief funds to nonprofit organizations and governmental bodies. #press
Montgomery Fest returns with food, folks, fun
Montgomery Fest will be held Aug. 18-20. #press
