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Investigation continues into deadly central Illinois truck crash that caused toxic chemical leak
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities resumed their investigation Sunday of a central Illinois truck crash that killed five people, injured five others and prompted an evacuation for hundreds of residents after a toxic chemical leak. The tanker truck, which was carrying caustic...
Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents
CHICAGO (AP) — Hidden behind a heavy black curtain in one of the nation’s busiest airports is Chicago’s unsettling response to a growing population of asylum-seekers arriving by plane. Hundreds of migrants, from babies to the elderly, live inside a shuttle bus center at...
Chris Brady records eighth clean sheet of the season and the Fire beat the Red Bulls 1-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Georgios Koutsias scored in the 64th minute, Chris Brady made two saves for his eighth clean sheet of the season and the Chicago Fire beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Saturday night. Chicago (9-12-10) has avoided defeat in each of its last three visits to...
Kim has 4 hits, Padres beat White Sox 6-1 to hand Chicago 100th loss
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox lost 100 games for the first time since 2018 as Ha-Seong Kim had four hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-1 win on Saturday night. Michael Wacha (14-4) struck out seven, walked one and allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings as the...
Mahomes could make more history when Chiefs square off against Jets in Sunday night showdown
KANSAS CITY (2-1) at NEW YORK JETS (1-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE: Chiefs by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chiefs 2-1; Jets 1-2. SERIES RECORD: Chiefs lead 20-19-1. LAST MEETING:...
Chicago agency finds no wrongdoing in probe of officers' alleged sex misconduct with migrants
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police oversight agency said Friday it has closed an investigation after finding no wrongdoing by city officers followings allegations that they engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants housed at police stations. The Civilian Office of Police...
A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — For more than two hours on a Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Gustavo Castillo led the Pentecostal congregation he’s been growing in this Minneapolis suburb through prayer, Scriptures, rousing music and sometimes tearful testimonials. But it all may end...
United Airlines pilots ratified a new contract that their union says is worth more than $10 billion
CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots for United Airlines have ratified a new four-year contract that their union says is worth more than $10 billion. The union previously said the deal would raise pay by up to 40% over four years. The Air Line Pilots Association said Friday that...
Broncos' electrifying rookie receiver-returner Marvin Mims Jr. isn't sweating his paucity of snaps
Denver Broncos rookie Marvin Mims Jr. is so electrifying that he commands everybody's undivided attention whenever he gets his hands on the ball. He already has a 45-yard punt return, a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 60-yard TD grab from Russell Wilson. ...
Judge acquits 2 Chicago police officers of charges stemming from shooting of unarmed man
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago police officers accused of shooting an unarmed man and then lying about it were acquitted by a judge Thursday. Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos and Officer Ruben Reynoso were within their rights to protect themselves when they opened fire, wounding...
