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4 weeks ago

‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term

Pritzker and Raoul say year has been marked by uncertainty that harms people’s lives

4 weeks ago

Bulls’ Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31

Feels pretty good,” Donovan said. “I think it’s just waiting to hear from the medical of what they want to do and how Josh feels. But everything that I’ve gotten from Josh in medical is that there were no setbacks and he’s doing well.”

4 weeks ago

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The trade was announced after New York finalized a $126 million, three-year contract with Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star shortstop who is moving to third base with the Mets.

4 weeks ago

Illinois’ Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand

“I feel terrible for Kylan,” coach Brad Underwood said Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Jurors selected in trial for alleged murder-for-hire plot of Border Patrol leader in Chicago

Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, faces one count of murder-for-hire.

4 weeks ago

Warren Buffett’s successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway’s 325 million Kraft Heinz shares

Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name brand food giant that Buffett helped create back in 2015.

4 weeks ago

A former flight attendant posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, US authorities say

The indictment did not identify the airlines except to say they are based in Honolulu, Chicago and Fort Worth, Texas.

4 weeks ago

An animal control deal, though not everybody is happy

Enforcement service is "substandard," says Ald. Williams.

4 weeks ago

Praise of Jordan ahead of pending District 186 board vote as next superintendent

"I am deeply honored by this opportunity, and humbled that you have selected me to serve as leader of this district."

4 weeks ago

Expert: Disabled individuals are just as capable at work as anyone else

A recent UIS study shows that people with special needs can meet the same job demands as those without them.

4 weeks ago

GOP suggests Safe-T Act ‘tweaks’

Give judges more latitude, make all felonies detainable.

4 weeks ago

Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app

Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.

4 weeks ago

Durbin hopes this is the year for credit card competition bill

All those three percent fees add up.

4 weeks ago

Meet ‘Dream’ – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Dream is back at the shelter, and doesn't want to be there.

4 weeks ago

New CEO of Springfield Clinic named

Birenbaum becomes the eighth CEO in the Clinic’s 86-year history starting March 16.

4 weeks ago

Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach names foundation director

As Foundation Director, Oldenburg will lead the strategy and implementation of all fundraising efforts for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach.

4 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability

Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session.

4 weeks ago

Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association

The competition is the first of its kind in the state, and open to all Illinois high school seniors with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and making an impact.

4 weeks ago

Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service

Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.

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If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

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