Chicago Journal
At least 3 killed in Amtrak derailment
Five Amtrak cars on The Empire Builder, a train that runs from Chicago to Seattle, derailed around 3:55 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
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Chicago Journal
States at disadvantage in race to recruit cybersecurity pros
In a high profile example, after warnings of weak security, Kwame Raoul's Illinois Attorney General's Office was hit by a cyber attack in April of 2021 that has cost his office an estimated $2.5 million in crisis management spending.
Preps
After threats, killings, no fans allowed at Simeon vs. Phillips football game
The Simeon-Phillips game is one of the biggest of the season for the teams.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker OKs legislative maps despite heavy criticism
Illinois Democrats have not yet voted on new congressional district boundaries, but with the state losing a House seat due to population loss, they are expected to remove a GOP-held district and try to make other districts more friendly to Democrats.
Chicago News
Groundbreaking for Obama presidential center set for Tuesday
The complex will sit on 19 acres of the 540-acre Jackson Park and include a museum, public library branch, athletic center, children's play area and a test kitchen. Obama's presidential papers will be available in digital form.
Chicago Journal
Barring 'extreme long shot,' Arlington Park racing is ending
Saturday will be the final day of racing for the venerable track that staged the first horse race with a million-dollar purse 40 years ago and brought legitimacy to international thoroughbreds being shipped over to run in North America.
Chicago Journal
Two students at Simeon, both 15-years-old, killed just hours apart
Kentrell was a member of Good Kids Mad City, a youth group working to end violence. Jamari played football and loved sports.
Chicago Journal
Muti extends to 2022-23 as Chicago Symphony music director
Muti will lead 10 weeks of concerts in Chicago in 2022-23 and four weeks on tour, which will include a trip to China, Japan, and Taiwan.
Chicago Journal
White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians
The White Sox, a wild-card team last year, are going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time in franchise history.
Illinois News
Police: Body in river was missing Illinois State student
Day, 25, was last seen at the Illinois State campus on Aug. 24. His car was found in Peru two days later. The body was discovered in the Illinois River in the LaSalle-Peru area on Sept. 4.
Chicago Journal
Shootings, school fights in Peoria; police: 'time to act'
There were nine arrests related to a large fight last Friday at Peoria High School and the city has had 23 homicides this year.
Chicagoland News
Ex-Kankakee official sent to prison for $2 million theft
Richard Simms, 74, acknowledged diverting money through a fraudulent software invoicing scheme.