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2 weeks ago
Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues
Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.
2 weeks ago
Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."
2 weeks ago
MLK speaker preaches unity
Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.
2 weeks ago
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected
Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.
2 weeks ago
Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation
Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that's offset somewhat by those entering it.
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Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss
Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet’s…
2 weeks ago
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Chicago, IL (AP) – Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on…
2 weeks ago
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs.
2 weeks ago
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
The ad had to be revised after a rival campaign flagged federal disclosure violations.
2 weeks ago
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’
Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.
2 weeks ago
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers grants and scholarships
The Community Foundation is offering grants for business owners and scholarships for students.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: 186 tabs Jordan as new superintendent
Former Black Hawk principal has been an assistant superintendent.
3 weeks ago
Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
The four Republican candidates trained their fire on Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois’ immigration policies.
3 weeks ago
Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report
Analysis of wage and demographic data from Illinois businesses shows some improvement, but inequity remains.
3 weeks ago
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas
“I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness,” Goldberg-Polin, a Chicago-born educator who now lives in Jerusalem, said in a statement.
3 weeks ago
Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action
Minnesota and Illinois, joined by their largest cities, sued the Trump administration this week.
3 weeks ago
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
Authorities apprehended McKee in Rockford, Illinois, last weekend.
3 weeks ago
Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs
“I wore No. 3 because I wanted a third championship,” Bregman said.
