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6 days ago
Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling
House-approved amendment sought to rewrite redistricting guidelines.
6 days ago
Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters
Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.
6 days ago
IBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park
State tax incentives back latest addition to quantum park on city’s South Side.
6 days ago
White Sox place Everson Pereira on IL and recall Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A
The 25-year-old Pereira left Tuesday night’s game against the Angels with right shoulder soreness after taking an awkward swing during an at-bat in the fourth inning when he struck out swinging.
6 days ago
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.
6 days ago
What to know about The Onion’s new effort to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The Onion is based in Chicago.
6 days ago
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.
6 days ago
Bailey proposes bill to eliminate SAFE-T Act, as Republicans introduce similar bill
Bailey says he's not familiar with the Republican bill, and doesn't yet have someone to sponsor his proposal.
6 days ago
12 hurt in rollover school bus crash in Greene County
ISP said a North Greene school bus was going north on U.S. 67 when another vehicle going southbound crossed the center line on a curve.
6 days ago
DIstrict 186’s Matt Maton, was awarded the Horace Mann Educator of the Year
"I think I'm a very different teacher after 31 years than I was at the outset, and a lot of that has to do with continuing to read and continuing to educate myself. And I think the skill of synthesizing is something that comes with age and with knowledge. "
7 days ago
First Black priest in the United States to receive a shrine in Quincy
Father Tolton is the first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States.
7 days ago
State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz
Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.
1 week ago
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
Workers seek higher pay, allege university hired replacements.
1 week ago
Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit
The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.
1 week ago
White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list
Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”
1 week ago
The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.
1 week ago
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
