National
4 hours ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.
4 hours ago
Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Two more people were wounded, and two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were in custody, police said.
4 hours ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there's no time for the body's core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.
4 hours ago
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen.
6 hours ago
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
6 hours ago
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
8 hours ago
Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors
Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.
1 day ago
The White Sox and Rays — 2 division leaders — also had the top 2 picks in baseball’s draft
Here are a few teams that actually reached 90 wins the same year they had the top pick.
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Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer
Sonya's cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.
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Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.
2 days ago
Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence
The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.
2 days ago
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns
More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.
3 days ago
Justin Wrobleski becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters also added
Peters joins White Sox teammates Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami on the All-Star roster
3 days ago
How do you say Cholowsky? White Sox hope No. 1 pick in the draft spells sure thing in Chicago
Cholowsky burst into tears at a draft party far from the Philadelphia site of the draft.
3 days ago
Pirates acquire Brandon Eisert, Jacob Gonzalez from White Sox in a trade that includes a draft pick
The draft selection is No. 34 overall.
3 days ago
Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment
Republican petition triggers special committee.
4 days ago
Murakami rejoins White Sox on same day he is named to AL All-Star team
“I just want to appreciate to every single player, staff and everybody in this organization to really support me through my rehabilitation process and I'm really glad to be back here with you guys,” Murakami said through an interpreter.
4 days ago
Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor
Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running.
4 days ago
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling
The majority opinion also pushes back on claims made by the plaintiffs that semiautomatic weapons are not at fault for mass shootings.
4 days ago
Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list
They went 17-18 while Murakami was on the injured list.
