MYSTERIOUS: 14 | Mind Blowing Facts

Illini allow 18 fourth-quarter points to lose against visiting Wisconsin

Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard TD pass to lineman Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left to lift Badgers

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for U.S. security, will ask Congress for billions

In an Oval Office address, the president mourned the slaying of Chicago-area 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the stabbing of his mother, calling on Americans to denounce antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Caitlin Clark’s Amazing Iowa Journey Continues

After leading the Hawkeyes to a drama-filled title game, the nation’s best player is back to collect more memories—and maybe a championship.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2023

A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, went skydiving Oct. 1 and died Monday in her sleep. Guinness World Records is still working to confirm if Hoffner broke the record for the oldest person to jump from a plane.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Basketball Museum of Illinois finds a home in Bedford Park

The architects of the museum’s concept and vision are now doing all they can to bring attention to it while celebrating the state’s passion for basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

A tanker crash, a poison plume and five lives lost: Horror in the heart of American farmland

A perfect storm of events last Friday led to a massive gas spill in rural Illinois, which resulted in five deaths and five more victims airlifted to area hospitals. Sheila Flynn details the terror brought on by the night’s disaster — and small communities’ tough questions as loved ones continue…

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

10 takeaways from the Bears’ exciting win over the Commanders

From DJ Moore's killer mentality to Greg Stroman's big plays, here are our takeaways from the Bears win over Washington.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2023

Associated Press Illinois high school football rankings for Week 7

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator rebuffs Sen. Dick Durbin’s 4th bid to confirm Chicago federal prosecutor

Offering shifting stories, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio is blocking the confirmation of April Perry and Rebecca Lutzko, tapped to be the U.S. attorneys in Chicago and Cleveland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023