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Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer
“Both of the sites are excellent sites,” Warren said.
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Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal
The play occurred with the Chicago Cubs batting in the third inning of the Angels' 6-2 loss in the series finale at a chilly Wrigley Field.
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Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup
Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.
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Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic
There are no Cinderellas lacing it up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy this week, but that's not to say the 2026 version of March Madness hasn't produced its share of memories already.
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AMA president speaks in Springfield, praises Children’s Hospital
Mukkamala said he was particularly moved by the hospital’s role as a regional anchor.
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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
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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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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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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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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’ 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."
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FBI wants help identifying suspected victims of former Springfield pastor charged with child porn
Michael Mohr, 54, was an official in the Lutheran Church.
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Groups, lawmakers want more awareness, funding for suicide prevention
LaPointe is carrying a bill requiring insurance companies to pay to expand and publicize the 988 network.
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Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters
The solar panels would work in normal outlets.
