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4 weeks ago
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
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Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.
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From Massey Commission to Massey Community Action Network, how community and family want to keep Sonya’s name alive
It's being described as an extension of the Massey Commission's work.
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Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.
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Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release
Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey.
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Cubs sign RHP Jake Woodford, designate RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment
In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.
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Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads’ during fog delay at Wrigley Field
The rare Saturday night game at Wrigley started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
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Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
The FAA said it would investigate the incident.
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Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
“I really like this tournament. They've been super nice to me,” Gotterup said. “To have Patrick out here with me ... it's just so awesome.”
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White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami sent on rehab stint, could rejoin Chicago before All-Star break
Murakami has been sidelined since s uffering a Grade 2 strain on May 29, when he got hurt trying to beat out a double play grounder against Detroit.
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Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
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The Cubs are still having their ups and downs, but they can really score runs when they get rolling
The Cubs lead the majors with 10 walk-off victories this season, and the crosstown White Sox are second with seven.
