AP: Mourners in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb remember Muslim boy killed as kind, energetic
By CLAIRE SAVAGE, MELISSA PEREZ WINDER and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Crowds of mourners in a heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb paid respects to a 6-year-old Muslim boy killed in an alleged hate crime.
AP: Bucks look to set the pace again in NBA’s Central Division behind Giannis, Lillard
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Central Division teams want to make amends after creating some unwanted NBA playoff history last season. It was the first time that no Central Division team advanced at least as far
Adams: State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers
Final decision on rate increases expected before the end of the year By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Utility customers throughout Illinois will likely see higher natural gas bills beginning in January after staff at the
AP: Time for fans of stumbling NFL teams to start dreaming about Caleb Williams coming to the rescue
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — There’s a huge silver lining for the NFL teams who have stumbled to start the 2023 season. It’s a race to the bottom of the league and
How the US military's moves, including 2,000 Marines, will play into the Israel-Gaza conflict
Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The recent U.S. military moves related to the Israel-Gaza conflict have raised questions about the American mission. Here’s why they’re about deterrence: 2,200 US Marines aboard 3 ships Where are
Rafah crossing: Why are people, aid stuck at Egypt-Gaza border?
Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Thousands of people are seeking refuge at the Rafah crossing at the border of Egypt as Israeli retaliatory airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza, while tons of humanitarian aid await entry on the
AP: More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with
Death threats, expletives: Palestinian business owners in US and Canada endure hate, grief
Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Since war broke out between Israel and Hamas last week, a Palestinian-American apparel store owner in San Diego, California, has received a spate of death threats online, she said. The
Chicago sends deputy mayor to southern U.S. border while mayor stays home
(The Center Square) – The city of Chicago is sending a delegation to the southern U.S. border this week. However, some believe Mayor Brandon Johnson staying home defeats the purpose. Over the past 13 months, Chicago has
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan still short of votes to win speakership for U.S. House of Representatives
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is the latest candidate for House Speaker but – as of Tuesday and one failed vote on the floor – is still short of the votes he needs to acquire the position. A