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3 weeks ago
Interstate shootings in Illinois fall for fourth straight year with zero fatalities in 2025
State police cite 80% decrease since 2021, highlight technology and enforcement efforts.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker: Blago hire reflects on Homer Glen
Pritzker is not done trying to hold down insurance premiums; he also says the state and the Bears have talked infrastructure.
3 weeks ago
Chicago among 5 Athletes Unlimited Softball League franchise locations announced for 2026 season
The teams announced Tuesday are the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Portland Cascade, Texas Volts and Utah Talons.
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Family budgets are stretched and bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment in a rapid expansion
The chain, with U.S. operations based outside of Chicago, went on an expansion tear soon after inflation began to spike in 2021 and opened a record number of new stores last year.
3 weeks ago
Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit
Trump administration seeks sensitive voter data in Illinois, 21 other states.
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Taylorville Police Department seeing increase in cryptocurrency scams
A law signed in August 2024 limited the amount of money a new user could exchange to $2,500. But scammers are now telling people to travel to multiple machines.
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Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scammers impersonating deputies
The caller threatens that a warrant will be issued if the person doesn't comply.
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Cards’ TV voice: 2026 is about rebuilding
Chip Caray will lead Cardinal Caravan Saturday.
3 weeks ago
Welch at halfway mark of speakership
Speaker says "60 Dems" rule is about bringing his caucus together.
3 weeks ago
State, City of Chicago file federal lawsuit over recent ICE raids
Read the full federal lawsuit here.
3 weeks ago
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Theis to retire
Succeeding her will be Illinois' first Asian-American Supreme Court justice.
3 weeks ago
Palmyra man charged with child porn
Michael Upton is charged with ten counts of possession and two counts of dissemination.
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White Sox are big winners on Illinois roads
UI is best represented among college license plates.
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Needling Trump as 2028 looms: Inside JB Pritzker’s all-of-the-above media strategy
Pritzker embraces social media influencers to show off Chicago, reach new voters.
3 weeks ago
What to know about the state gerrymandering battle kick-started by Trump
Illinois House Speaker Pro Tem Kam Buckner said “there is no active push” for congressional redistricting.
3 weeks ago
Liquor sales OK’d for sports park
Mayor says an existing ordinance only covered golf courses.
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Police investigate shooting involving Springfield Police officer
ISP: Four people were in a vehicle stopped by Springfield Police, and all four exited with guns in their possession.
3 weeks ago
Bills join Bears and Rams in advancing to divisional round with comeback wins in NFL playoffs
On Saturday, the NFL playoffs kicked off with two wacky games.
