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3 weeks ago
Heart health back in spotlight after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death
A doctor says it's important to get regular physicals, especially if you have known heart problems.
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A woman’s death was the first fatal shooting by Illinois State Police this year. Were the trooper’s actions justified?
Six months after ISP completed its investigation, prosecutors have yet to issue a ruling.
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Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports
3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes.
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Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
The National Weather Service said a lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close to the ground.
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Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
In the Chicago area, air quality ranged from very unhealthy to hazardous.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...
3 weeks ago
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…
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Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years
The university's board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at its regular meeting on Thursday.
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State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.
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Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat
The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.
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Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down
A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.
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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.
3 weeks ago
No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says
“At the end of the day, we were most comfortable with Roch Cholowsky with our first pick, regardless of what the signing bonus was going to be,” general manager Chris Getz said Saturday.
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2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.
3 weeks ago
Lewandowski ready to provide big lift to the Chicago Fire
The 37-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with the Fire, knew he didn’t want to stay in Europe when his contract expired with Barcelona in May.
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Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
