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White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot
The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the draft for Saturday's event in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game weekend festivities.
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Bears sign third-round pick Sam Roush, a tight end from Stanford
Taken at No. 69 overall, Roush was the team's last unsigned player from the 2026 draft.
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State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment
"I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment."
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IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk
Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.
5 days ago
Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police say they’ll figure it out. That’s referring to a directive the city…
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As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.
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IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband
The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.
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Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.
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Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.
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El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support.
6 days ago
Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, new network pushes for lasting change
The newly formed Massey Community Action Network will focus on implementing the commission's calls to action while bringing together community organizations, local leaders and public agencies to advocate for policy changes.
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.
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Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.
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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.
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Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected "to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”
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Illinois State Representative from Champaign indicted, accused of wire fraud, lying to FBI
The Ammons couple is accused of getting state grants for organizations, then profiting from them.
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Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
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Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.
7 days ago
Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes
More council discussion about what data can and can't be used, saved, or accessed by Flock.
