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Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four
In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.
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Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September
The conferences announced Monday that Nebraska will play Missouri and Penn State will meet Kentucky at the home of the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 6.
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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to go on a minor-league rehab stint during Cubs’ upcoming trip
Suzuki is in the final season of an $85 million, five-year contract.
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Yes, the pros get nervous, too. Here’s how Stephen Curry and others deal with it
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan polled his players earlier this season whether they considered a free throw with one second left in a tie game the same as one in the first quarter of a tie game. The answer was a resounding no.
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Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047
He also gets a full no-trade provision and a hotel suite on road trips.
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Study: Lack of available child care could cost state economy $6.2 billion per year
Murphy says there can't be a productive workforce, one that's stable, without adequate child care.
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NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again
A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.
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Illinois State Police making 911 upgrades
The upgrades were completed using various regional providers.
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Springfield Police Chief on the hot seat at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting
Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl was in the hot seat at Tuesday's Springfield City Council Meeting regarding the arrest of a 19-year-old Springfield woman.
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A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
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Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how
Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you.
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Leland Grove approves new police chief
Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February.
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Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes
Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.
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IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history
Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.
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Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony
Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.
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Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.
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Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four
Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).
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Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs
Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.
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Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."
