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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.

2 weeks ago

Stratton and Tracy stage their only debate for U.S. Senate

The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

2 weeks ago

Kevin Byard looking forward to return to Chicago to face Bears, Caleb Williams

Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.

2 weeks ago

Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats

Jackson left Sunday's 31-23 win at Atlanta. He had a did-not-practice designation on Monday and was listed as limited on Tuesday with hip and quadriceps injuries.

2 weeks ago

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 weeks ago

Budzinski on veterans’ issues

Buzdinski meets with her veterans' advisory council in Springfield.

2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

2 weeks ago

Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

2 weeks ago

Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

2 weeks ago

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

2 weeks ago

Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City's victory over D.C. United.

2 weeks ago

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.

2 weeks ago

Tyler Hughes totals 379 yards on offense and Wyoming dumps Northern Illinois 41-23

Taron Dickens threw for 216 yards for NIU (0-6, 0-2), which included a 34-yard touchdown pass to La'Don Bryant.

2 weeks ago

Pellant has TD run and pass in 28-point 2nd quarter as Illinois State tops Southern Illinois 35-14

Pellant completed 16 of 25 passes for 191 yards for Illinois State (5-2, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked 13th in the Stats Perform FCS poll. Victor Dawson added 82 yards and a score on 16 rushes.

2 weeks ago

Springfield rallies for ‘No Kings’

The event promoted early voting.

3 weeks ago

Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold

Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted.'

3 weeks ago

Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust

Governor’s wealth topped $4B within the last year.

3 weeks ago

Leonard Miller has turned into a key rotational piece for the Chicago Bulls

It looks as if Miller is going to be a major part of Chicago's rotation in Tiago Splitter's first season as coach.

3 weeks ago

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams feels ready to test injured hamstring against Atlanta

Williams is awaiting the final go-ahead from the coaching staff and trainers after going through his first full practice Thursday since he was injured in a 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2.

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