An Aurora man has been charged with selling drugs in Naperville following an eight-month investigation conducted by the Naperville Police Department. Alfonso Peregrino-Becerra, of the 100 block of South Edgelawn Drive, was taken into custody on Nov. 14 in the 1900 block of West Jefferson Avenue, a news release said. Police recovered 29.6 grams of suspected cocaine in his … [Read more...] about Naperville police bust Aurora man on drug selling, gun possession charges
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Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Richards, Lincoln-Way Central and Chicago Christian continue to move up the rankings. Top 10 With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way East 12-0 (1) After more Jonas Williams magic against Stevenson, showdown with Loyola looms Saturday. 2. Mount Carmel 9-3 (2) Freshman sensation Marshaun Thornton hauls in two long TD catches for Caravan … [Read more...] about Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and players of the week
Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.
Are you sitting down? Seriously. You’ll never believe this, all this misery and misfortune that continues smothering the Chicago Bears. With 4 minutes, 17 seconds to go Sunday at Soldier Field, the Bears had a 19-14 lead over the rival Green Bay Packers with their established and strong-minded defense on the field and ready for closing time. One big stop and the team’s … [Read more...] about Column: The cruelty of the Chicago Bears’ losing skid is reaching new levels. Make it make sense.
APEC closes in Peru with China’s President Xi Jinping front and center as Donald Trump whiplash looms
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
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