LIMA, Peru — After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of robust economic engagement, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wrapped up Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for the next four years. The 21 leaders from economies bordering the Pacific, including U.S. … [Read more...] about APEC closes in Peru with China’s President Xi Jinping front and center as Donald Trump whiplash looms
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Josh McCray runs for 3 touchdowns to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes Saturday, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory over Michigan State. McCray had nine carries for 61 yards, Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and Pat Bryant caught four passes for a career-high 135 yards and a touchdown in his final home game as the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) snapped … [Read more...] about Josh McCray runs for 3 touchdowns to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over Michigan State
Riley Leonard throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 rout of Virginia
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Riley Leonard passed for three touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense forced five turnovers as the No. 8 Fighting Irish beat Virginia 35-14 on Saturday. Leonard was 22-for-33 for 214 yards as Notre Dame (9-1) raced to a 35-0 lead and won its eighth straight game. Leonard’s touchdown passes came in the first half. He found Jayden Harrison with an 8-yard strike, … [Read more...] about Riley Leonard throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 rout of Virginia
After Trump win, Illinois providers report a spike in demand for abortion pills, birth control and sterilizations
Illinois reproductive health care providers are reporting a spike in calls for abortion pills, long-acting birth control, emergency contraception and sterilization procedures following Donald Trump’s election to a second term. Planned Parenthood of Illinois saw a 15% increase in calls immediately following the Nov. 5 election, with many callers asking about vasectomies and … [Read more...] about After Trump win, Illinois providers report a spike in demand for abortion pills, birth control and sterilizations
Man charged with killing ex, setting fire to her Southwest Side home after breakup
Authorities have accused a North Lawndale man of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend last year and setting her house on fire to conceal her death. Joshua Mims, 37, faces charges of murder and aggravated arson for the May 2023 death of Racquel Adams. Judge Susana Ortiz ordered Mims held in custody at his first appearance Thursday at the Leighton Criminal Court Building. Adams, … [Read more...] about Man charged with killing ex, setting fire to her Southwest Side home after breakup