Month: October 2021

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in two challenges to a Texas law that bars most abortions in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. The justices will consider whether abortion providers in the state and the Biden administration are entitled to challenge the law, which was intended to evade review in federal

Highlighted by back-to-back 7th inning home runs from shortstop Dansby Swanson and a pinch-hitting Jorge Soler, the Braves edged the visiting Astros 3-2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Atlanta can capture the crown in front of their home crowd on Sunday night. “I just want to win tomorrow. I don’t know how confident I

NEW YORK — One week after Halloween, expect the annual trick (early sunsets) and treat (sleeping in) — daylight saving time is coming to an end. Many experts have pointed to the time change’s adverse health effects, and studies show 7 in 10 Americans preferred not to switch back and forth. But like it or

Metrorail is adding seven more trains on Monday to its limited fleet, which Metro says will add service to the Silver Line and increase frequency for the Green Line. Metrorail is adding seven more trains on Monday to its limited fleet, which Metro says will add service to the Silver Line and increase frequency for

Jimmy Garoppolo, Rolling Meadows’ favorite son, threw for 322 yards and ran for two touchdowns Sunday as his 49ers defeated the Bears 33-22 at Soldier Field. Bears quarterback Justin Fields topped 100 yards rushing and ran in a touchdown to go along with 175 yards passing, one TD through the air and one interception. He

JOLIET TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Two people were killed and “over a dozen” people were injured in a shooting at a Halloween party early Sunday morning, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Police said officers responded to 10 to 12 gunshots heard just before 12:40 a.m. in the area of Jackson Street and Walnut Street

AUSTIN (KXAN/NBC News) — The latest national NBC News poll reveals a majority of Americans currently disapprove of President Joe Biden’s job performance just nine months into his presidency. The poll shows that 42% of adults say they approve of Biden’s overall job as president — a decline of 7 point since August. This is

Justin Fields had arguably his best game as a member of the Chicago Bears, but the team’s defense struggled in the second half as they fell to the San Francisco 49ers 33-22 at Soldier Field. Justin Fields threw for 175 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 103 yards and another score, but it wasn’t

At some point in November, Coby White and his surgically-repaired shoulder will be re-evaluated and given an updated timeline. Maybe December, maybe it will carry on into January, but the guard is expected back at some point in the regular season. Patrick Williams isn’t as fortunate. The Bulls power forward had surgery on Sunday to

Just as Gov. Kathy Hochul was getting her first look at the LIRR’s future hub at Grand Central Terminal on Sunday, she dialed up the urgency in addressing the “scary” conditions at Penn Station. “It’s is like a setting of ‘Halloween’ — scary and a place you don’t want to be any longer than possible,”

American Airlines has canceled more than 1,600 flights over the past three days, citing blustery conditions in Texas and a shortage of flight attendants. The disruptions were similar in their initial cause and size to problems suffered in early October by Southwest Airlines, and they raised ominous questions about whether major airlines are prepared for the busy

MINNEAPOLIS — Marques Armstrong had just got out of the shower one morning this fall when he heard gunshots that seemed to come from his Minneapolis backyard. After ducking, he ran upstairs to check on his wife and daughter, then looked out to see a car speed away. It was a depressingly routine occurrence on

CHICAGO – Deebo Samuel saved the 49ers’ season. Or Jimmy Garoppolo did. Or credit the 49ers’ offensive line that pushed Elijah Mitchell over the goal line, then followed by opening a lane for Garoppolo’s second touchdown run of his pressure-packed homecoming game. The 49ers desperately snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday with a 30-22, comeback

If Peyton Manning is to be a future owner of the Broncos, it would be news to him. The ex-Denver QB, speaking during his Ring of Fame pillar unveiling Sunday outside Empower Field, said the prospect of buying the Broncos “is not really on my radar.” “I haven’t had any serious conversations with anyone (about

Mexico’s Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrates loved ones who have passed. Some families put together an ofrenda, an altar created in their honor, featuring photographs and the deceased’s favorite foods and drinks. Other families picnic at the burial sites of their loved ones. “When you travel to the cemetery to feast and

Local Heart to Cart has put more than $60,000 worth of local gift cards in the hands of North Shore residents since April 2020. Heart to Cart has put more than $60,000 worth of local gift cards in the hands of North Shore residents since April 2020. Courtesy Like so many others in the Spring