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The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah and a suspect is on the loose
Charlie Kirk is a native of the Chicago suburbs. Gov. Pritzker is among those reacting.
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Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador
“Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history, and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,” Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement.
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Dick Van Dyke nears 100: A new documentary reveals untold stories
The portrait is bookended with a visit to his hometown of Danville, Illinois, where he visits his childhood home, the radio station where he started his career as a DJ at age 16 and his old high school where he took the stage once more to join in with the students performing songs from some of his most beloved films.
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Teams from Ameren to compete in ‘National Gas Rodeo’
The National Gas Rodeo continues until Friday.
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Why a donor gave $100 million, a record, to U of I Athletics program
“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”
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Record enrollment in University of Illinois system, some increases at UIS
Overall enrollment in the U of I system is up, while down slightly at UIS.
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Deaths of couple in Macon County ruled ‘homicide/suicide’
"After an extensive investigation and elimination of all potential persons of interest though forensic evidence, cellular phone examinations, and interviews, the Sheriff’s Office has completed and closed the investigation," MCSO said
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Discussion, again, of Springfield Police Dept. following ‘use of force’ incident
Aldermen criticized police chief for refusing to meet with a local activist.
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Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
“They're profiling,” he said of federal agents. “My wife and I went to a wedding and I told my wife, ‘Bring your citizenship papers.'”
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Nurse for a Day: Empowering high school students at UIC College of Nursing
Hands-on experience unlocks pathways to the nursing profession
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University of Illinois renames Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium after record $100 million gift
Gies' contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.
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Governor tells of immigrants’ fear as ICE arrives in Chicago
Pritzker says Trump's actions are "not normal" and "anti-American."
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Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss.
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Harlem Globetrotters return to Springfield in January
The Bank of Springfield Center (BOS) says as part of their 100th anniversary tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will play here January 8.
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Jacksonville man sent to prison for Beardstown murder
Benchy Couloute shot and killed a man at a home in Cass County.
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Illinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1
Sponsors said they have seen some reservations resold at prices as high as $700.
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New Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice named
The next Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court replaced the first Black Chief Justice.
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New IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening
The disease is common when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot.
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New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention
“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor (JB) Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” said a statement from DHS.
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Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says ‘future home’ in Arlington Heights
“Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily,” Warren said.
