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2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker on vote-by-mail ruling, SNAP cuts, and man killed during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
Pritzker claims President Trump wants to make it harder for people to vote, claims feds have not turned over bodycam video from fatal shooting.
2 weeks ago in Business, Local
‘Small Business Skill Share’ next Tuesday
Story telling, customer service, and artificial intelligence will be among the areas discussed.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Trump administration denied state’s last request for help after 2025 storms.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show
It doesn't sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox
After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract
The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case
With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season
Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.
Crime of the Week: Help identify alleged wallet-snatcher
Happened in late-August at Main Gate Bar and Grill.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Springfield considers cannabis tax revenue for small business grants
Proposed program would provide up to $100,000 to eight local businesses.
Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2023 shooting death of mother
Richard Romine was originally arrested in May, 2023.
2 weeks ago in Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections
Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.'
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest
The Trump administration wants to bolster U.S. timber production. Environmentalists say its rule change could wreak environmental havoc.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
‘Huge step forward’: Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals
First procurement generates excitement for future, despite falling below target.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history
“It's an incredible honor, something I don't take lightly,” Bedard said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty
Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.
