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3 weeks ago
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
3 weeks ago
Man fatally stabbed outside Busch Stadium hours after St. Louis Cardinals game
“This could have happened anywhere, but what happened tonight was a dispute between two people. Unfortunately, it happened at a treasured St. Louis staple,” said Mitch McCoy, spokesperson for St. Louis police.
3 weeks ago
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
3 weeks ago
Trump DOJ investigating ‘gender ideology’ in 3 dozen Illinois school districts
Feds cite Title IX, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings as basis for inquiry.
3 weeks ago
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
Speaking to the City Council in Joliet, Illinois, Alicia Morales complained that union members — who sat in the front row holding “vote yes for union jobs” signs — had been disrespectful and “bullied a lot of people” entering the meeting.
3 weeks ago
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani goes hitless in 4th straight game for the 1st time since 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals that he believes in his star to “come out of it at some point.”
3 weeks ago
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list
“I think we are getting healthy,” manager Craig Counsell said. “We still got to perform, and we've performed really good the last two and a half weeks.”
3 weeks ago
Nearly half of Munetaka Murakami’s hits have been homers. It takes a lot to sustain that
The 26-year-old infielder from Japan is tied with Aaron Judge for the major league lead with 13 home runs.
3 weeks ago
A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities
Their research shows that shaded areas in urban environments can be up to 36 degrees cooler.
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.
3 weeks ago
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.
3 weeks ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients
The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.
3 weeks ago
The Onion’s bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge
"The Onion" is based in Chicago.
4 weeks ago
ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’
"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."
4 weeks ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium
Season begins August 1.
4 weeks ago
Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters
Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.
4 weeks ago
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.
4 weeks ago
What to know about The Onion’s new effort to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The Onion is based in Chicago.
4 weeks ago
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.
4 weeks ago
US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants
A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.
