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Man in Delphi Double Murder Case to Appeal
(Delphi, Indiana) -- A man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teen girls in Indiana is asking an appeals court to overturn his convictions, saying that he confessed while he was having a psychological crisis and was unfairly barred from arguing at trial that the gir...
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Toys 'R' Us to open 120 new US stores this holiday season
Toys "R" Us is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with 120 new standalone stores set to open across the country this holiday season, nearly a decade after the toy retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores nationwide. The expansion, announced Sept. 17, wi...
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Bears' Caleb Williams leaves on cart after injuring hamstring
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings. "We'll know tomorrow," Bears coach Ben Johnson said, adding that he spoke with Williams, who was in "good spiri...
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Man in Delphi Double Murder Case to Appeal
(Delphi, Indiana) -- A man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teen girls in Indiana is asking an appeals court to overturn his convictions, saying that he confessed while he was having a psychological crisis and was unfairly barred from arguing at trial that the gir...
6h ago
Toys 'R' Us to open 120 new US stores this holiday season
Toys "R" Us is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with 120 new standalone stores set to open across the country this holiday season, nearly a decade after the toy retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores nationwide. The expansion, announced Sept. 17, wi...
7h ago
Bears' Caleb Williams leaves on cart after injuring hamstring
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings. "We'll know tomorrow," Bears coach Ben Johnson said, adding that he spoke with Williams, who was in "good spiri...
7h ago
Busy Boat Ramp on Chain Reopens
(Springfield, IL) -- The popular Maple Grove boat launch at Chain o' Lakes State Park in McHenry County has reopened to the public following a $3 million improvement project that incorporates numerous accessibility upgrades and other amenities, including a new fishing pier ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
2 Illinois eateries make New York Times list of America's best restaurants
Two Illinois restaurants were named to the New York Times' restaurant list for 2026. The publication announced its coveted list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, with one Chicago eatery and one suburban spot making the cut for Illinois. "For the 2026 list o...
Sep 17, 2026
