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4 weeks ago
Rahm Emanuel’s uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
The onetime Democratic congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan hasn't formally announced his ambition to return to power in Washington.
4 weeks ago
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.
4 weeks ago
New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named
Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.
4 weeks ago
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Bills address operation of federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois.
4 weeks ago
United States feeling confident going into World Cup off tight loss against Germany
Robinson's spectacular goal was the biggest highlight for the United States in a 2-1 loss to Germany on Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters. He spent more than two decades as a commentator on Bulls games.
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Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is coming back from a second stint on the injured list this season.
4 weeks ago
Cubs’ Jameson Taillon says he’s headed to IL after leaving vs. Giants with hamstring injury
Taillon said he first felt discomfort in the hamstring after throwing an inside changeup to Chapman that made the count 2-2 in the at-bat.
4 weeks ago
Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak
The 16th-ranked United States has lost nine straight games to European opponents dating to 2022.
4 weeks ago
Now-cleared ‘Broadview 6’ immigration protesters seek evidence of White House pressure to indict
Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Chicago’s U.S. attorney as calls for his resignation mount.
4 weeks ago
Bears sign safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones ahead of minicamp
The Bears begin a mandatory three-day minicamp on Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Cubs president Jed Hoyer says talented team will break out of slump, but needs to do so soon
Hoyer says the Cubs, with a deep starting lineup and strong defensive play, shouldn't be wallowing at the .240 winning percentage they've had since May 9.
4 weeks ago
Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
The U.S. is coming off a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday.
4 weeks ago
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion
The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.
4 weeks ago
Bears Board of Directors vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana
A proposal in the Illinois state legislature was meant to provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.
4 weeks ago
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
1 month ago
Not written with AI, District 186 working on student/staff AI use policy
"We know that we are really just wanting use AI as a tool to elevate our learning, not replace our learning."
