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Justyne Freud A 3-0 loss to the Thorns puts Chicago’s playoff hopes in jeopardy. The Chicago Red Stars ended the match with 9 players and 0 points after what was a poor performance against top-of-the-league Portland. 3-0 was the final score in a match that was dominated by the league leaders. The first looks at goal for both sides came through their respective star … [Read more...] about A Thorn in The Side: Portland Thorns 3, Chicago Red Stars 0

The Montgomery Police Department and the Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force said they are continuing to investigate what they are now calling the homicide of a Montgomery man on Monday on the 1100 block of Reading Drive in Montgomery. … [Read more...] about Investigation continues into Montgomery death that police are now calling a homicide

Historical marker unveiled during ceremony marking Underground Railroad site on Chicago’s Far South Side … [Read more...] about Historical marker unveiled during ceremony marking Underground Railroad site on Chicago’s Far South Side

St. Adalbert’s parishioners challenge removal of La Pieta sculpture in Pilsen … [Read more...] about On 108th anniversary, St. Adalbert’s parishioners challenge removal of La Pieta sculpture from shuttered Pilsen church: ‘I really think that God is here’

District 66 is urging voters to support a property tax increase after years of low tax assessments and problematic budgeting practices have thrown the suburban DuPage County district into crisis. … [Read more...] about Budgeting error lands DuPage County school district in financial distress: ‘We are performing education triage’

Illinois voters will be asked if workers should have a "fundamental right" to organize under the state constitution. … [Read more...] about Collective bargaining amendment brings national labor fight to Illinois ballot

The gathering was taking place in the 1200 block of West 103rd Street when at 9:40 p.m. a man opened a back door and fired shots, according to police. … [Read more...] about 3 shot during South Side gathering Saturday, police say

Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Red Stars travel to “The City of Roses” to take on league leaders, the Portland Thorns. The Chicago Red Stars are guaranteed a playoff spot if they are to win their final two regular season matches, regardless of the results of other teams in the league. As of Saturday afternoon, the Red Stars sit just one place above playoff … [Read more...] about The Penultimate Match: Chicago Red Stars vs Portland Thorns, NWSL Week 21 Preview

A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew. … [Read more...] about Boat captain charged in fatal parasailing accident that killed Elk Grove Village woman in Florida