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3 weeks ago

Newspapers closing, news deserts growing for beleaguered news industry

While entrepreneurs are launching digital news sites, often backed by philanthropies, they haven't sprouted at a rate that makes up for the losses, the report from Northwestern University said.

3 weeks ago

ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says

Kyle Harvick, deputy incident commander with CBP, said Border Patrol agents who are part of Operation Midway Blitz have cameras. He said 201 are in the Chicago area.

3 weeks ago

Jury selection complete in Sean Grayson murder trial; opening statements Wednesday

With 12 jurors and 3 alternates picked Monday, motions will be the focus of Tuesday's court proceedings.

3 weeks ago

3 arrested for 1 bank robbery, suspect wanted for another

Suspects in the Saturday robbery are in custody. No suspect identified yet in an October 9th bank robbery.

3 weeks ago

Pillsbury plant demolition progresses

The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is in full swing.

3 weeks ago

Counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois

Stacker ranked the counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

3 weeks ago

“There’s nothing political about a veterans’ home”

State completes $300M home eight years after Legionnaires' outbreak.

3 weeks ago

Business leader: Tariffs are not all bad

Denzler says tariffs rein in bad actors but must also be predictable.

3 weeks ago

Report on prisoners’ access to higher ed in IL

Other states are ahead of Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog

Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.

3 weeks ago

Beardstown man facing charges after gun shot outside home

The man was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct.

3 weeks ago

State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate

Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.

3 weeks ago

A monument for Gold Star families

"We represent families who stood behind the names."

3 weeks ago

‘No Kings Since 1776’

"No Kings" rallies around the nation, including Springfield.

3 weeks ago

No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago

The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.

3 weeks ago

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.

3 weeks ago

Spotlight on stroke awareness: BEFAST

Recognizing a stroke early can save a life.

3 weeks ago

Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

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