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4 hours ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed
Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.
5 hours ago
FDA recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese sold in 24 states, including Illinois
Products at Walmart stores pulled over pasteurization issue; consumers urged to check “best by” dates.
5 hours ago
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says
Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…
6 hours ago
Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend
The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.
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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.
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Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton
The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.
12 hours ago
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.
1 day ago
Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane
"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.
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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.
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Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony
LINK TO VIDEO Pritzker's team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.
2 days ago
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.
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Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.
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It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background
The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.
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FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.
2 days ago
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.
4 days ago
Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago
Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.
5 days ago
Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges
The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.
5 days ago
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.
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AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.
5 days ago
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
