Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State, into Elite Eight meeting with UConn
Chicago Sun-Times
by Annie Costabile
22m ago
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates after his dunk against Iowa State during the first half of the Sweet 16 college basketball game in the men’s NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Steven Senne/AP BOSTON — The TD Garden was electric for Thursday night's Sweet 16 matchup between No. 2-seeded Iowa State and No. 3-seeded Illinois, radiating bright orange. Forget the late tipoff time. From the moment the ball was thrown up at center court, the Illini and every fan in attendance cheering for them were charged up. Their power source was, onc ..read more
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Horoscope for Friday, March 29, 2024
Chicago Sun-Times
by Georgia Nicols
22m ago
Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) You might feel sympathetic and supportive to someone, which is why you will want to help them out in a practical or financial way. Be aware of the limitations of the moon alert. Avoid important decisions during that time. Be helpful, but don't give away the farm. Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is an excellent day for a heart-to-heart conversation with a close friend, partner or spouse. You can have an honest exchange with someone, which ..read more
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Bad Bunny fans show off trap, western wear as Most Wanted Tour kicks off at United Center
Chicago Sun-Times
by Cindy Hernandez
3h ago
Janise Cordero, left, and sister Jessica show off their fit and their Puerto Rican pride outside United Center ahead of the first of three Bad Bunny shows on Thursday. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Bad Bunny fans flocked to the United Center on Thursday evening for the first of his sold-out shows. And bell-bottoms, bandannas and cowboy hats were the common fashion theme. Hundreds lined up before the doors opened on the first of three Most Wanted Tour shows. He will also perform Friday and Saturday. Many concertgoers' outfits were inspired by the cover of his latest album "Nadie Sabe ..read more
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Horse falls out of trailer, causing rush-hour backup on I-80 in Will County
Chicago Sun-Times
by Sun-Times Wire
3h ago
police car headlights Sun-Times file photo Traffic was temporarily snarled on Interstate 80 in Will County on Thursday when a horse fell out of a trailer. Illinois State Police troopers responded about 3:40 p.m. to I-80 near Shepley Road, a couple of miles northeast of Minooka, for a report of a horse on the highway, Illinois State Police said. The horse was placed back into the trailer, and the roadway was reopened about 4:20 p.m., police said. No injuries were reported, and no other information was available ..read more
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Blackhawks doomed by another poor start in loss to Senators
Chicago Sun-Times
by Ben Pope
3h ago
The Senators beat the Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday. Sean Kilpatrick/AP Photos KANATA, Ontario — The Blackhawks' first-period pendulum swung back to the bad side Thursday. After a terrible start Saturday against the Sharks followed by a terrific start Tuesday against the Flames, the Hawks conceded the game's only two goals within the first seven minutes of a 2-0 loss to the Senators — their 12th shutout defeat this season. "[It was] probably the complete opposite of our first period against Calgary," coach Luke Richardson said. "Credit to Ottawa, they out-skated us and outworked us. Th ..read more
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Harris edges closer to O’Neill Burke as state's attorney counting deadline nears
Chicago Sun-Times
by Emmanuel Camarillo
3h ago
Eileen O’Neill Burke (left) speaks with reporters during a campaign stop at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen on election day; Clayton Harris III (right) speaks at Taste 222 in the West Loop on election night. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Clayton Harris III gained a bit of ground on Eileen O'Neill Burke in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney on Thursday — but not enough to narrow her already slim lead all that much. After the latest tabulations of mail-in ballots by city and suburban election officials, O'Neill Burke leads Harris by 1,623 votes. That represents a sl ..read more
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'Daddy why? Don’t shoot me.' New details released of Joliet shooting rampage that killed 8
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by Tom Schuba
4h ago
A child’s toy car sits outside home where family was shot to death in Joliet in January. Joliet police. On a frigid afternoon this past winter, a doorbell camera facing a snow-covered Joliet street captured Romeo Nance grasping a stolen assault rifle as he stepped inside a family home. “Hi, dad,” a child was heard saying before Nance allegedly killed five relatives inside the home in the 2200 block of West Acres Road on Jan. 21. “Daddy why? Don’t shoot me,” the child cried out as his father opened fire, according to Joliet police reports obtained through a public records request. Minutes ..read more
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Cubs' Craig Counsell has a new team — and a Game 1 problem — to manage
Chicago Sun-Times
by Steve Greenberg
4h ago
Cubs manager Craig Counsell sits in the dugout before the season opener against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Gareth Patterson/AP Photos ARLINGTON, Texas — Before his very first regular-season game as manager of the Chicago Cubs, Craig Counsell straightened his new uniform and stood in front of a mirror. His heart skipped a beat. A lump caught in his throat. A tear came to his eye and … Oh, forget it. Look, some writerly narratives are meant to die a quick and painful death. “Yeah, that’s not me,” Counsell said in the visitor’s dugout at Globe Life Field. “I hate to say it, but that’s ..read more
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Cubs Opening Day starter Justin Steele exits game against Rangers with hamstring tightness
Chicago Sun-Times
by Maddie Lee
4h ago
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs leaves the field after an injury during the fifth inning of the Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776098042 Stacy Revere/Getty ARLINGTON, Texas — Cubs starter Justin Steele exited the game against the Rangers on Thursday with what the team called left hamstring tightness after a bunt play in the fifth inning. He had held the Rangers to one run through the first four innings of the game. Then with a runner on ..read more
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Rangers Word Series banner ceremony on Opening Day gives Cubs something to aim for
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by Maddie Lee
5h ago
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: The Texas Rangers unveil their 2023 World Series Champions banner prior to the Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field on March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776098042 Stacy Revere/Getty ARLINGTON, Texas – The Cubs looked on from the visitors dugout at Globe Life Field as the Rangers unfurled their 2023 World Series banner in the right field rafters Thursday. Fireworks boomed, fans roared, ‘We are the Champions’ blared. The World Series trophy sat on a podium behind home plate. “Seeing it on ..read more
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