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3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence

The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago

Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment

Republican petition triggers special committee.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor

Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running. 

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list

They went 17-18 while Murakami was on the injured list.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

"I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment."

3 weeks ago

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.

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