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3 weeks ago

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

The American Academy of Pediatrics is based in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

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McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations

The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.

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25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

3 weeks ago

Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.

3 weeks ago

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level

The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.

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Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

3 weeks ago

Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.

3 weeks ago

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.

3 weeks ago

Springfield student’s cancer research earns international recognition

"I was the only student from central Illinois," Garg said. "I was very honored and also very proud." 

3 weeks ago

Budzinski: Voter fraud is ‘urban myth’

"The President is trying to retake the authority from the states to administer their own state elections."

3 weeks ago

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.

3 weeks ago

Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity

Letter responds to Trump administration threats of criminal prosecution for noncitizen voting.

3 weeks ago

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

3 weeks ago

State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

3 weeks ago

Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.

4 weeks ago

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

4 weeks ago

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

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2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local

Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88

Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.