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5 days ago

Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

6 days ago

ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’

"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."

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

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

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.

7 days ago

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

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.

7 days ago

Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit

The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.

7 days 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.”

7 days 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.

7 days 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.

1 week ago

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

1 week ago

‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it

Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.

1 week ago

Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law

Measure slated for a May appellate court hearing prior to July 1 effective date.

1 week ago

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

1 week ago

Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance

In public-private partnership, the sites share work, training and volunteer opportunities.

1 week ago

Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

The Bears failed to draft a defensive end and the only defensive lineman they took was South African Jordan van den Berg of Georgia Tech in the sixth round.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.