College Sports
Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
In a surprising and seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
Chicago Journal
White Sox
Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over White Sox
Shohei Ohtani extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings while pitching five-hit ball into the sixth with 11 strikeouts in Los Angeles' 4-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night.
Cubs
Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3
Contreras got hit by a pitch and scored on a double by Ian Happ against Hunter Greene in the first inning. He made it 5-0 in the fifth when he lined a two-run drive against Luis Cessa for his 13th homer — tops among major league catchers — and also doubled twice.
Politics
Most say nation on wrong track, including Dems: AP-NORC poll
The national dissatisfaction is bipartisan, the poll shows. Ninety-two percent of Republicans and 78% of Democrats say the country is headed in the wrong direction. Since last month, the percentage of Democrats saying the country is headed in the wrong direction rose from 66%.
Crime
Three men found dead in Kankakee home
Three men were found shot to death inside a rental home in Kankakee on Wednesday. The shooting is believed to have happened sometime Tuesday night.
News
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades.
Chicagoland News
Lawsuit filed by family of Elk Grove Village woman killed while parasailing
The family of a 33-year-old Illinois woman who was killed while parasailing in the Florida Keys last month has filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against the boat company, attorneys said.
Chicago Journal
Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs.
White Sox
Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
Josh Harrison and Luis Robert hit two-run homers during Chicago’s five-run fifth inning, and the White Sox pounded out 17 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Chicago Journal
Illinois Republicans pick Bailey to take on Pritzker
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday chose conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial Election in November.
Politics
Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins Dem nomination to seek 2nd term
As expected, Illinois Governor Pritzker easily wins Democrat nomination to seek 2nd term.
Politics
Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker today
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants and increase his already sizable advantage in the state this fall.