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Farm Bill remains stalled as farmers await long-term safety net
“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.
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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
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Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
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State: Measles outbreak reported in east central Illinois
Nine total cases in Illinois this year.
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Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest
Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act.
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Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury
Diggins, a South Bend, Indiana, native who turned 36 on Aug. 2, had knee surgery in October.
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Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds
Their NFL-record seven wins after trailing in the last two minutes of regulation included a stunner over the Minnesota Vikings, whose go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left was washed out by a kickoff coverage gaffe that led to a 56-yard return and game-winning field goal by the Bears as time expired.
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Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries
The major reason is quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season under coach Ben Johnson and third year overall.
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Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college
“I'm just happy he took a chance on me. I'm going to give it my all,” Koivun said.
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He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood
Pope Leo XIV — a native Illinoisan like Sheen — greenlighted the beatification in February after years of delays.
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Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
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Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography
The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.
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WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program
"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.
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IL Beef executive: Don’t get too excited about tariff rollback
"The corporate entities that are behind the processing of the beef that then sets the price at the grocery store."
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Study: IL tariffs amount to $3,300 per household
No magic bullet, opposite seems to be true, says National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
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Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’ as he asks Illinois voters for 3rd term
Governor declines to say when he will make presidential decision.
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White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave
The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.
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Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski
Chicago announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Saturday.
3 weeks ago
Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears
The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season.
