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‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor

Bailey leaning on running mate from Cook County to win over urban voters.

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Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

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Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.

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Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Who's tops in girls basketball this week?

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Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Who's #1 in classes 1A through 4A?

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McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.

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February is ‘Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month’

Studie show 1 in 3 teens are victims of dating abuse and violence and aren't even aware.

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Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

It's safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer.

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Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct

When officers in suburban Chicago found a man passed out in a crashed car in October, they were surprised to discover the driver was an ICE officer who had recently completed his shift at a detention center and had his government firearm in the vehicle.

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unite on a star-studded US World Cup qualifying roster

Clark and Reese have helped the rise of women's basketball over the past few years, starting with their memorable meeting in the NCAA championship game in 2023 that LSU won.

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Bulls’ Collin Sexton fined $35,000 for inappropriate hand gesture during loss to Nets

The incident happened during Chicago's 123-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.

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Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics

Civale most recently played for the Chicago Cubs.

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White Sox sign right-hander Erick Fedde to 1-year, $1.5M deal, place Bush on injured list

Fedde will fill left hander Ky Bush's spot on the 40-man roster.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

3 weeks ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

3 weeks ago in World

Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

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UIS Softball makes home stand at the Scheels Sports Park

The Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park will be hosting the next 10 games for UIS Softball, including 2 tournaments.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.