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2 sentenced in southern Illinois massage prostitution ring
The defendants each received 24-month sentences for their role in operating illicit massage businesses in southern Illinois and Indiana.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. ET.
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Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in the city ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
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Acquiring Jeffery Simmons like ‘Christmas morning’ for the Chicago Bears
The addition of Simmons inserts a game-wrecker into the middle of what had been a questionable defensive line in Chicago.
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Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals
The former major league pitcher joined the Cardinals' front office as director of scouting in 2015 and spent eight seasons (2019-26) as an assistant GM with the club.
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Pellant tosses 2 TD passes, Dawson rushes for 2 TDs in Illinois State’s 35-14 win over Murray State
Dawson's 11-yard TD run and Seth Glatz's 1-yard score had the Redbirds (7-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference) up 14-7 at halftime.
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Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski
“The way this team's persevered, nothing's really come easy,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said.
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Raiola throws for 3 TDs to help Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26
Northwestern had a 10-0 first-quarter lead and was up 20-13 at the half.
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Jackson Arnold throws 3 TD passes, UNLV hands Northern Illinois its 10th straight loss, 31-24
Northern Illinois (0-7, 0-4 Mountain West Conference) is winless since a 45-3 win at UMass on Nov. 12, 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
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21 people in ICE custody after targeted operations in Springfield, Peoria
The Department of Homeland Security said the “illegal aliens” will remain in ICE custody.
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Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted
Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.
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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans
The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.
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Illinois AG candidate Fioretti: I’ll do what Kwame Raoul doesn’t if elected
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Chicago Republican and Illinois Attorney General candidate Bob Fioretti says the SAFE-T Act, which…
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Illinois is team to beat in Big Ten ahead of Spartans and defending national champion Wolverines
Illinois has been tabbed the team to beat in the preseason media poll despite losing No. 5 overall NBA draft pick Keaton Wagler.
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80
Born Susan Jane Miller on Aug. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, she was raised in the northern Illinois city of Rockford, where her father had transferred for work.
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say
Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was found to be missing from the Northwest Correctional Complex late on Sunday.
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Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returns from PED suspension and apologizes to teammates
“I just want to apologize to my teammates, the fan base, everybody, but I’m moving forward now,” Sweat said Tuesday.
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Blackhawks F Oliver Moore looks for more growth after positive response to healthy scratch
Moore, a first-round pick in the 2023 draft, is a key figure for Chicago as it tries to find the other side of years of rebuilding.
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Big Ten leaders approve a rule limiting schools’ involvement in setting up third-party NIL deals
The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a wide margin Sept. 28 and it now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, which is scheduled to reconvene Nov. 9.
