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2 weeks ago

Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders

Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”

2 weeks ago

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike

The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.

2 weeks ago

Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says

Crow-Armstrong's 2031 salary would increase by $2 million for each MVP award from 2027-30, $1 million for each second- or third-place finish, $750,000 for fourth or fifth and $500,000 for sixth through 10th.

2 weeks ago

Advocates push “APR for All”

They say it's for transparency for loans to small businesses.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature

"It is a pretty good deal that's been put on the table that I think seems to have support broadly by the Bears ownership," Pritzker said.

2 weeks ago

D-186 board member is frustrated with finance info

Miller: "It's just bond, bond, bond."

2 weeks ago

Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.

3 weeks ago

GOP: Pritzker is soft on crime

Plummer: "Gov Bailey is going to be a lot better than Gov Pritzker on crime. There's no doubt in my mind about that."

3 weeks ago

Celebrating Illinois food

St Louis' Clementine's ice cream wants to sell "boozy" flavors in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action

Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums.

3 weeks ago

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…

3 weeks ago

Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

The third-seeded Illini had the second-largest scoring margin (plus-56) of the first weekend while averaging 1.382 points per possession (181 points on 131 possessions).

3 weeks ago

Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness victory over Illinois

Seventh-seeded Illinois (22-12) came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters.

3 weeks ago

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

In Illinois, another state that allows late-arriving ballots, 106,000 ballots arrived within the state's 14-day grace period in 2024, just under 2% of the 5.5 million votes cast in that election.

3 weeks ago

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.

3 weeks ago

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

3 weeks ago

Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say

Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.

3 weeks ago

Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center

The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.

3 weeks ago

Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month

The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.

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