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ExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 8A tree fell on three cars parked on Greenwood Avenue in the North Kenwood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side during a tornado warning…
The Democratic primary for Cook County sheriff will officially be a two-man contest this month after challenger Carmen Navarro Gercone’s last hope for getting back on…
Suburban U.S. Rep Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter died Monday morning at the family’s Downers Grove home, the congressman’s office and Downers Grove police said this evening.“This…
Suburban U.S. Rep Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter, Gwen Casten, died Monday morning at the family’s Downers Grove home, the congressman’s office and Downers Grove police said.“This…
On the eve of the team’s mandatory minicamp, the Chicago Bears added depth to their defensive front Monday, signing veteran nose tackle Mike Pennel.Pennel, 31, is entering his ninth NFL season and has spent time with five other teams, including a stint with Kansas City in 2019-20 when current Bears general manager Ryan Poles was in the Chiefs’ front office. Including the postseason, Pennel played in 22 games for the Chiefs and was with the team during its run to the Lombardi Trophy in early 2020.AdvertisementPennel also spent time with the Bears during training camp last year but was released before the regular season. He later joined the Atlanta Falcons practice squad and ultimately played 10 games last season for that organization.Pennel will again have to compete for a roster spot and a role with the Bears. He joins an interior defensive line that also includes Khyiris Tonga, Angelo Blackson and Justin Jones.AdvertisementTo clear roster space to sign Pennel, the Bears released veteran outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu.The Bears are scheduled to have three minicamp practices this week at Halas Hall, beginning Tuesday.Atlanta Falcons’ Mike Pennel (98) and Brandon Copeland (51) celebrate a stop against the Detroit Lions during the first half, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP)
With summertime rapidly approaching, the Chicago Department of Public Health is asking Chicagoans to take extra safety precautions while the department continues to investigate the monkeypox…
WGN-Channel 9 investigative reporter and co-anchor Ben Bradley on Monday placed his custom-built, six-bedroom house in Hinsdale on the market for $1.9 million.A south suburban native,…
Chicago authorities are opening cooling centers and pointing residents toward libraries, safety checks and even park splash pads ahead of a heat wave that’s expected to…
Police conducting a well-being check discovered the bodies of three people inside a home Monday afternoon in Round Lake Beach.A person of interest is in custody,…
NEW YORK — The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies crumbled Monday, after a major cryptocurrency lender effectively failed and halted all withdrawals from its platform,…