Новости за 25.05.2024

AMSTERDAM — Rapper Nicki Minaj said Saturday that police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country for her next concert.

One thought went through the mind of White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez as he neared home plate in Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays: ‘Not again.’

A man was killed and two teens were among several injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a stolen car Friday night in Englewood on the South Side, police said.

When midfielder Cari Roccaro was traded to the Red Stars at the beginning of 2023, it was her second cross-country move in two years.

A 23-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing Friday night in the Loop.

Two men were found fatally shot Friday night in Albany Park on the North Side.

Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas already has begun looking for answers in the first month of the offseason.

There was legitimate optimism around the Fire in the fall of 2019. Unpopular owner Andrew Hauptman was out, ambitious billionaire Joe Mansueto had taken over and a beleaguered fan base was dreaming about the Fire’s next era.

The Sky’s homecoming arrives on a high note.

After beginning the season with a three-game road trip — splitting games in Dallas before handing the Liberty their first loss of the season Thursday — the Sky (2-1) host the Sun (4-0) for their home opener Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

It’s an opportunity to knock off the WNBA’s last remaining undefeated team. More important, however, is the chance to prove what new coach Teresa Weatherspoon has instilled is more than just beginner’s luck. Читать дальше...

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

WILD OF THE WEEK

Paul and Linda Sevcik of Crest Hill, who enjoy wildlife photography, vacationed in St. Augustine, Florida, in February. "I took [photos] of an osprey which was close to the shoreline not far from the pier you visited," Paul emailed. "I am not sure what kind of shark this is, but it sure surprised us and put a smile on our faces." Last Saturday, I wrote about the St. Johns County Ocean & Fishing Pier in St. Augustine. Читать дальше...

For the first time since 2019, when the Blackhawks took Kirby Dach third overall, there's a real debate surrounding the Hawks' first-round pick.

DEAR ABBY: I'm 42 and recently had my first baby. My brother is six years younger and has a baby who just turned 1. Our mom has a total of four biological grandkids and one step-grandchild.

I've been listening to Eva Cassidy a lot. I love the calm radiating from her version of “Fields of Gold,” and I am in awe of her breathtaking rendition of “Over the Rainbow.”

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9:15 to 10:50 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might feel obsessed about shopping for something. "I have to have it!" If this is the case, please be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert. By the same token, you might feel equally determined about a moneymaking idea, or working in your job.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you have passionate feelings about many things! Читать дальше...

Manager Pedro Grifol still had strong feelings about the interference call Thursday against first baseman Andrew Vaughn that halted the White Sox’ ninth-inning comeback in their 8-6 loss to the Orioles.

After the Sky’s 90-81 victory Thursday against the Liberty, forward Angel Reese had thoughts to share.

ST. LOUIS — Over the course of 17 days, the Cubs are scheduled to play three games against the Cardinals, four against the Brewers and seven against the Reds.

ST. LOUIS — Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga grinned from his side of the split screen on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday. He addressed McAfee’s question — what pitch would Imanaga throw McAfee and how far would “[expletive] hit that thing?” — in Japanese as McAfee squared up to the camera in a batting stance, wooden bat in hand.

SPRINGFIELD — After a week of behind-the-scenes negotiations that’ll send lawmakers into overtime, Democrats filed the first of three budget bills on Friday afternoon and hammered out the details of a $1.1 billion revenue package that includes a series of tax proposals sought by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz and his staff will be busy in the next two months. The college baseball season is wrapping up, the MLB Draft is two months away and Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial first benchmark of the season — has arrived.

A former DuPage County prosecutor has been charged with threatening two state lawmakers and several gun control groups, and suggesting a bomb could go off at a downstate LGBTQ festival.

LAS VEGAS — My text message, curious as to how he had fared in late April while betting on sports in Florida, reached professional bettor Bill Krackomberger at 35,000 feet, flying back to the Sunshine State.

One of the country's first solar-powered electric grids of its kind is now operating in Bronzeville, and there are already plans to replicate the project in northern Illinois.

ST. LOUIS — The sky darkened, and the grounds crew at Busch Stadium pulled the tarp over the infield as game time approached Friday.

Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly isn’t one to interject if not invited. That kind of feel has served him well guiding a group of major-league players through the volatile journey of a baseball season.