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3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?
Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag
How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
NBA sets matchups of top 4 draft picks as marquee openers of Summer League schedule in Las Vegas
Memphis and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer will play their Summer League opener against Chicago and No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson on July 10. That game also was promoted by the NBA as a “marquee” matchup.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
“He’s so superstitious he might marry somebody today in the bottom of the third,” Kittle, the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, said Saturday about Reinsdorf.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs place reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis
“We’re fortunate that he’s OK,” Counsell said. “We’re probably looking at four to six weeks.”
4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene
"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."
Springfield victim’s next of kin located
Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
4 weeks ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget
An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
Owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Leo is a White Sox fan dating to his days growing up in Chicago.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
4 weeks ago in World
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft
Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families
The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.
4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Sports
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs
Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."
