By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) - Brayan Rocchio hit his second homer of the game, a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a come-from-behind 7-6 win over visiting the Detroit Tigers in the first [...]

Warning: This column mentions physical violence and sexual assault.  NATIONAL In a historic development, Dr. Everett Blair Jr. won the special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th congressional district following Scott’s death in April, USA Today noted. Defeating Scott’s daughter, Blair, 34—the child of Jamaican immigrants—will be the third openly […] The post IN BRIEF Election items, trans people’s medical records, Chilli Pepper, qu

All winning teams in the area scored at least 40 points. JHS 42-Springfield 7 GNW 40-Carrollton 6 West Central 41-North Greene 7 Calhoun 54-P Hill 0 Beardstown 55-Mendon Unity 16 Dec Mac 62-Lincoln 0 Glenwood 41-Normal U 0 QND 56-Lanphier 0 SHG 63-Southeast 6 Athens 66-Pittsfield 27 Auburn 63-New Berlin 0 Pleasant Plains 49-Maroa Forsyth […]

Two people are headed for prison after they were sentenced late last week on drug charges in Greene County Court.             59-year-old William Howell of Barry was given six years in prison for possession of meth.             It’s a Class 3 felony. Howell admitted to the charge Friday, and was sentenced by Judge Zachary Schmidt. […]

By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - Justin Verlander hopes to end his stellar career on the mound when the Detroit Tigers hold a two-day...

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) kicks off its 43rd season with Rhythm & Blues, a cabaret celebrating one of America’s most influential musical genres. Performances will take place Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. From old-school favorites to more recent hits, Rhythm & Blues explores the […] The post CGMC kicks off 43rd season with’Rhythm & Blues’ cabaret appeared first on Windy City Tim

CHICAGO (Sept. 3, 2026)— The Joffrey Ballet today announced that President and CEO Greg Cameron will depart in December 2027, concluding a 15-year tenure that transformed the organization’s financial and institutional strength and elevated its standing in Chicago and the international dance community. The transition follows a succession plan Cameron and the Joffrey Board of Directors developed three years […] The post The Joffrey Ballet’s president/CEO to step down in Decemb

On March 24, 2004, Kevin Clewer, 31, was found in his Northalsted apartment at 3444 N. Elaine Pl.. He was the victim of dozens of fatal stab wounds after a night out locally. His killer has still been at large—and Clewer’s murder has now been considered a cold case. Specifically, about that fateful night, what […] The post Ron Clewer provides updates on the investigation of his brother’s 2004 murder  appeared first on Windy City Times.

Illinois joined 21 other states in challenging a federal rule restricting Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The post Illinois sues over Medicaid restrictions on gender-affirming care appeared first on Windy City Times.

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County will host the 45th Traditional Music Festival and Bluegrass Concerts Sept. 11-12. Bluegrass concerts will take place in the Kelso-Hollow Amphitheater from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Then on Saturday, Sept. 12, musicians from across the Midwest will gather at Lincoln’s New Salem, filling the campground and historic village with impromptu […] The post New Salem 45th Annual Music Fest, Bluegrass Contest Sept. 11-12 first appeared o