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Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
6 days ago
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
6 days ago
A city blanketed in fear: Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE
The third public meeting focused on health, education, public safety and economic issues.
7 days ago
American is freed after 11 years for Bali ‘suitcase murder,’ but a US case awaits
Schaefer was scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Chicago on Thursday morning on federal charges of conspiracy to kill someone in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with a victim.
7 days ago
Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee
Counsell said Wednesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will need a lengthy recovery period.
7 days ago
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
“The outpouring of love and support received from around the globe has been abundant and deeply felt,” Jackson's family members said in a recent statement.
1 week ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station
$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.
1 week ago
Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.
1 week ago
‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned
Here's an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the "Mother Road" in Springfield!
1 week ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs
Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.
1 week ago
Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status
Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago's rotation and a leading candidate to start for the rebuilding White Sox on opening day.
1 week ago
‘Abolish ICE’ gets most votes in Chicago snowplow-naming contest; ‘Stephen Coldbert’ also a winner
In a statement, Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicago voters “for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride."
1 week ago
Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
1 week ago
Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.
1 week ago
Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where
Illinois Department of Corrections may have moved Sean Grayson out of state.
1 week ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs
The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.
1 week ago
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
1 week ago
Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.
1 week ago
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal
Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.
2 weeks ago
Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs
After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.
