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5 days ago

Murakami rejoins White Sox on same day he is named to AL All-Star team

“I just want to appreciate to every single player, staff and everybody in this organization to really support me through my rehabilitation process and I'm really glad to be back here with you guys,” Murakami said through an interpreter.

5 days ago

Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor

Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running. 

5 days ago

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

The majority opinion also pushes back on claims made by the plaintiffs that semiautomatic weapons are not at fault for mass shootings.

5 days ago

Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list

They went 17-18 while Murakami was on the injured list.

5 days ago

White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot

The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the draft for Saturday's event in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game weekend festivities.

5 days ago

Bears sign third-round pick Sam Roush, a tight end from Stanford

Taken at No. 69 overall, Roush was the team's last unsigned player from the 2026 draft.

5 days ago

State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

"I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment."

6 days ago

IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

6 days ago

Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police say they’ll figure it out. That’s referring to a directive the city…

6 days ago

As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal

Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.

6 days ago

IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband

The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.

6 days ago

Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.

6 days ago

Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89

The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.

7 days ago

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

7 days ago

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support.

1 week ago

Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, new network pushes for lasting change

The newly formed Massey Community Action Network will focus on implementing the commission's calls to action while bringing together community organizations, local leaders and public agencies to advocate for policy changes.

1 week ago

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

1 week ago

Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.

1 week ago

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.

1 week ago

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected "to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”

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