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Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.

1 week ago

Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury

“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.

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Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness

Local homelessness, affordable housing, racial disparities, and the planned solution.

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Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.

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Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).

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Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State

Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.

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White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians

Anthony Kay will be the opener for Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field.

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Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets

Keenum got the start at quarterback for Sunday's 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. But he was replaced by Bagent after one play.

1 week ago

Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students

“With these supports in place, I feel like he has grown tremendously,” said Xavier's mom, Joanna Isitt, a Head Start teacher herself.

1 week ago

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

In the late 1990s, Hastert was a little-known Illinois lawmaker with a reputation for congeniality that had helped him ascend the ranks of congressional leaders.

1 week ago

Beni Harmony goes to The White House

Beni Harmony has taken a job with the Trump Administration.

2 weeks ago

UIS Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of work on wrongful convictions

The project works with undergraduate students at UIS, who receive training in evaluating potential wrongful-conviction cases and present their findings to the legal team. A wrongful-conviction course is also offered every semester at UIS.

2 weeks ago

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

2 weeks ago

Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary

Energy, environmental advocates remain skeptical data centers will provide significant, lasting benefits.

2 weeks ago

Marion woman duped out of $318K in elaborate gold-bar scheme

The scammers planned for a second $272K drop, telling her to hand over the gold to a federal agent who would give the code word ‘poker queen.’ This time, she called their bluff.

2 weeks ago

Bears coaches anticipate getting defensive back Kyler Gordon back soon from calf injury

The Bears on Wednesday started a 21-day practice window to determine if they would bring Gordon back from the physically unable to perform list, and he has been a full participant in practice since then.

2 weeks ago

NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium

“Timely action is essential as the Bears work to find a long-term stadium solution for the club and their fans,” the league said.

2 weeks ago

Bears coach Ben Johnson is considering his options at quarterback for matchup with the Jets

“Yeah, we got three guys, and we’ll kind of … we’ll work through the week and see where they’re at,” Johnson said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

PCA, Cubs meekly exit playoffs after offense disappears in 2-game Wild Card sweep by Padres

“None of it feels good,” Crow-Armstrong said. “That’s it. So I’m just feeling pretty disappointed in myself, but that’s for me to work on.”

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