Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) says federal, state and local emergency agencies are coordinating ahead of a powerful Nor’easter tracking toward the New Jersey coast. Van Drew’s shore district also received a $99 million Army Corps beach-replenishment allocation announced ahead of the storm season.
AM 560 meteorologist Jason Caterina is forecasting a mild, mostly clear weekend for the Chicago area, with highs of 70 on Saturday and 72 on Sunday — a sharp contrast to the nor’easter battering the Northeast. Listeners are advised to check the National Weather Service for updates as conditions can shift.
President Trump rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran, saying the terms — including an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — were unacceptable, while leaving the door open to a future agreement on different terms. Claims about ship traffic and U.S. control of the strait were relayed as Trump’s on-air statements and have not been independently verified.
Robert Kuhn of Kuhn Capital Partners warns investors that back-tested data in annuity illustrations can be misleading, and urges consumers to ask advisors directly how much of their revenue comes from annuity commissions.
White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery, who set the MLB single-season strikeout record with 225, says he is treating the postseason as a fresh start after a difficult second half.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell declined to reveal his Game 1 pitching plans for the NL Wild Card Series, emphasizing a focus on getting 27 outs rather than naming a starter.
The Cubs travel to Petco Park to face the Padres in the NL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT, a rematch of last year’s postseason meeting won by Chicago.
The White Sox will face the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday at Daikin Park, a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash with Game 1 set for 4 p.m. CT.
The White Sox and Cubs both clinched spots in the 2026 MLB postseason, setting up Wild Card Series matchups against the Astros and Padres beginning Tuesday.
A radio co-host identified on air as Sherry described her experience with a health care cost-sharing program, calling the coverage of her major surgery expenses “seamless” with “zero problems.”