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4 days ago
Thank you for being a friend: ‘Golden Girls’ to perform in Springfield
The Springfield show is, so far, the only Illinois stop as part of a fall tour starting September 30 and continuing through November 28.
4 days ago
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury
U.S. attorney says he hasn’t presented evidence to grand jury, but doesn’t deny being present.
4 days ago
Bipartisan AI safety, privacy bills await action in Illinois House
While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.
4 days ago
White Sox place Noah Schultz on 15-day IL, recall prospect David Sandlin from Triple-A
“It's just something that you want to catch before it gets worse,” said Schultz, who added that he tried playing through a similar injury last season.
4 days ago
Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday
Boyd has been on the injured list since May 4 with a torn meniscus in his left knee that required surgery.
4 days ago
Pritzker says suspension of state gas tax possible, blames Trump for having to consider it
"We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause," said Pritzker.
5 days ago
Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit
It's hardly time to panic.
5 days ago
Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox
Nishida is the fifth Japanese-born player to play for the White Sox.
6 days ago
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?
More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.
6 days ago
After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired
Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.
6 days ago
Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup
“Kevin's on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”
1 week ago
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
1 week ago
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.
1 week ago
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.
1 week ago
Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.
1 week ago
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.
1 week ago
Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts
Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.
1 week ago
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.
1 week ago
Jim Furyk and Keegan Bradley added as assistant captains for Presidents Cup
“Both guys have incredible experience as leaders representing the United States and they've each earned the respect of players across generations,” Snedeker said.
