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5 days ago
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
6 days ago
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.
6 days ago
Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations
In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.
6 days ago
McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.
6 days ago
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
It's safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer.
6 days ago
Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct
When officers in suburban Chicago found a man passed out in a crashed car in October, they were surprised to discover the driver was an ICE officer who had recently completed his shift at a detention center and had his government firearm in the vehicle.
6 days ago
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unite on a star-studded US World Cup qualifying roster
Clark and Reese have helped the rise of women's basketball over the past few years, starting with their memorable meeting in the NCAA championship game in 2023 that LSU won.
6 days ago
Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics
Civale most recently played for the Chicago Cubs.
6 days ago
White Sox sign right-hander Erick Fedde to 1-year, $1.5M deal, place Bush on injured list
Fedde will fill left hander Ky Bush's spot on the 40-man roster.
6 days ago
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
1 week ago
Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court
Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.
1 week ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins
56 areas and pieces of history are featured -- including Springfield.
1 week ago
Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC for remainder of Unrivaled season
eese led Unrivaled with 12.2 rebounds per game last season and led Rose in blocked shots.
1 week ago
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’
On Wednesday, the company said it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development.
1 week ago
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
1 week ago
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
1 week ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway
Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.
1 week ago
Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair
The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.
1 week ago
Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.
1 week ago
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.
