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Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2 weeks ago
IL lawmaker proposes 100% tax on money received from Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’
"I will file a bill to do the same in Illinois."
3 weeks ago
Durbin: ‘My life has been genuinely enriched by helping people’
Retiring U.S. Sen. Durbin talks tobacco, elections in "farewell speech" to ILGA.
3 weeks ago
Thank you for being a friend: ‘Golden Girls’ to perform in Springfield
The Springfield show is, so far, the only Illinois stop as part of a fall tour starting September 30 and continuing through November 28.
3 weeks ago
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury
U.S. attorney says he hasn’t presented evidence to grand jury, but doesn’t deny being present.
3 weeks ago
Bipartisan AI safety, privacy bills await action in Illinois House
While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.
3 weeks ago
White Sox place Noah Schultz on 15-day IL, recall prospect David Sandlin from Triple-A
“It's just something that you want to catch before it gets worse,” said Schultz, who added that he tried playing through a similar injury last season.
3 weeks ago
Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday
Boyd has been on the injured list since May 4 with a torn meniscus in his left knee that required surgery.
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Pritzker says suspension of state gas tax possible, blames Trump for having to consider it
"We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause," said Pritzker.
3 weeks ago
Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit
It's hardly time to panic.
3 weeks ago
Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox
Nishida is the fifth Japanese-born player to play for the White Sox.
3 weeks ago
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?
More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.
3 weeks ago
After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired
Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.
3 weeks ago
Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup
“Kevin's on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”
3 weeks ago
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
3 weeks ago
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.
3 weeks ago
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.
3 weeks ago
Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.
3 weeks ago
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.
