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4 days ago
Pritzker to ‘Face the Nation’: Guard not wanted, Trump is an ‘authoritarian’
Pritzker: "It's clear that, in secret, they're planning...well, it's an invasion, with U.S. troops."
5 days ago
American Airlines Adds New Flights at Capital Airport
This enhanced schedule provides passengers earlier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport
5 days ago
Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload
19th Century social media is part of "Picturing Lincoln."
6 days ago
Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city
The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”
6 days ago
Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death
Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.
6 days ago
Pana football team bus catches fire after victory against Hillsboro
No one was hurt in the fire.
7 days ago
Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA
Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!
7 days ago
Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead
Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.
1 week ago
The old ballpark comes full circle
"Reservoir Park" was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.
1 week ago
Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season
Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.
1 week ago
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban
Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
1 week ago
MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988
While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.
1 week ago
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown
The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.
1 week ago
Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico
No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.
1 week ago
State treasurer makes record-breaking investment earnings for state
$1.57 billion in investment earnings, $997 million for "Illinois Funds."
1 week ago
Taylorville man sent to prison for abusing disabled teen, violating probation
Because of the guilty plea, James Eiskant was re-sentenced in two other cases as well.
1 week ago
Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims
Trump and Pritzker, eyed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, have traded insults for days over a supposed plan that could deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, as the administration has done in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
1 week ago
Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations
Details about the administration's plans for Chicago remain scarce.
1 week ago
Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private
Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.
