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Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
The son of the civil rights icon tries to bring it up first: A 2013 campaign fraud conviction that ended his 17-year political career.
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Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls, AP source says
Dosunmu, who was a second-round pick by his hometown Bulls in the 2021 draft, is making about $7.5 million in the final season of his current contract.
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Illinois attorney general wins state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit
The win came among dozens of lawsuits the state has filed against the Trump administration in the past year.
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How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins for most of the state
A guide for election information is available.
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Spanish speaking officers in Chatham Police Department connect with the community
"I didn't speak English until I was almost six!" Toledo exclaimed. "I grew up in a Latin household in a Latin culture. I was exposed to that all my life."
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Wood set to coach new UIS Women’s Flag Football team
UIS new Women's Flag Football Program hires Colin Wood for Head Coach.
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Conley: SSGA has listened to City Council’s concerns
Alderwoman Erin Conley shares her insight from Tuesdays City Council meeting.
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Crime of the Week: Protect yourself from scammers
They often create a strong sense of urgency, so it’s important to slow down and ask if it makes sense.
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State looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges
Latest round of grants could dedicate $24 million to 6 downstate campuses.
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‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
Representatives called for immigration enforcement reform, civil liability of federal agents.
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Pritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions
Plan was introduced in 2024 but did not move forward in legislature.
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Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws
Illinois to continue sharing information about disease outbreaks with the public.
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Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief
The federal agency was sharing office space with the subject of the probe.
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Northwestern will open its new stadium under Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2
Northwestern has played home games the past two years at a temporary lakefront facility and at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Horace Mann Q4 earnings snapshot
The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $434.8 million in the period.
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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
McDonald's is based in Illinois.
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Kevin Huerter heads to East-leading Pistons in 4-player, 3-team deal
The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — from the Bulls. Chicago landed Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey from the Pistons.
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‘Rookie of the Year’ star to be at Lucky Horseshoes’ ‘Legends Classic’
Thomas Ian Nicholas will both pitch and perform in his band.
