CPD officer, shot after leaving FOP, alleges racial discrimination in SWAT

A Chicago Police officer previously shot in the line of duty — who publicly rebuked his former union — has filed a federal ...

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — All those missing doubles and triples, well, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks he knows where at least some of them went. Over the fence. “I think that guys chase ...

At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He's leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic

MIAMI (AP) — Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the Cactus League Hall of Fame on March 14, and he's ...
WCIA Champaign on MSN

Richland opens CEJA training program at TCCI, giving a second chance to people who need it

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens of students met at TCCI in Decatur and started their first day in the CEJA program this week. Some of the students say it is a great opportunity. “It’s a complete ...

South Side barber builds legacy of service, education — and gave Jesse Jackson his final haircut

Larry Roberts Jr., a South Side barber turned entrepreneur and mentor, has built barber schools and community programs, ...

Team Venezuela not looking to talk politics as they ready for WBC on U.S. soil

Sporting events having geopolitical ties is nothing new, but the situation the Venezuelan team – managed by López – faces in this tournament is unusual. These games come two months after the U.S.
Suburban Chicagoland

Hastings calls for enhanced training for court-appointed guardians to protect Illinois children

Hastings calls for enhanced training for court-appointed guardians to protect Illinois children SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate ...