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2 weeks ago

Lights, camera, tax credits!

Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.

2 weeks ago

Bears QB Tyson Bagent clears NFL concussion protocol

The Bears announced on Sunday that Bagent has no injury designation for their Week 3 game.

2 weeks ago

Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

Hield, 33, is on the move for the second time in five days. He was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats

Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.

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Colson Montgomery of White Sox trying to focus on positives, not strikeout record

In his second major league season, the 24-year-old Chicago White Sox infielder struck out for the 224th time Friday.

2 weeks ago

Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time

The U.S. players — from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun — passed the gold cup down the line, which was only fitting.

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Jackson Koivun caps Presidents Cup debut by helping the US rally for the win

The 21-year-old Koivun looked quite comfortable in his Presidents Cup debut. More like a seasoned veteran than the youngest player on the U.S. team.

2 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler responds to bad fan behavior with a gesture of sportsmanship

Scheffler stepped in and barked at the fan, “There's no place for that!” And they played on.

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Trump’s golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

“These people want to see golf,” he said Sunday.

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Pritzker demands data center regulations during veto session

POWER Act failed to move before spring session ended.

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This year’s International Route 66 Mother Road Festival was the biggest ever

Parts of 14 downtown blocks were closed for all the cars that participated.

2 weeks ago

How much does memory care cost in Illinois?

A Place for Mom reports on memory care costs in Illinois and across the country.

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25 years ablaze: SIU’s ‘Fire Dawgs’ inspires land management careers

More than 1,000 students have completed the program over the past quarter century.

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Prosecutor accused of misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case resigns, says US attorney ‘scapegoated’ her

“I was a convenient target to be scapegoated and publicly vilified,” she wrote.

2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return

The 71-year-old pontiff's sporting interests extend to tennis, too.

2 weeks ago

DJ Williams throws 2 TDs as Southern Illinois cruises past Murray State 46-6

The Salukis (3-2), ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform poll, have won three straight against FCS opponents since their Week 0 loss to West Florida.

2 weeks ago

Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Another home game, another record for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. After becoming OSU’s career leader in…

3 weeks ago

Another beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium after rescue mission from Canada park

The belugas struggled to adapt to the aquarium.

3 weeks ago

Cubs clinch 2nd straight playoffs trip by beating Marlins 2-1 as Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club

Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs (88-71), who assured themselves of one of the NL's three wild card berths.

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