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Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft’s decision to pause its split
When Kraft first announced its plan to split the company in two last fall, Abel and Buffett expressed concerns about that because of the costs involved and the current struggles for some of the brands.
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Rebuilding Blackhawks add more draft picks in another sale ahead of the NHL trade deadline
Moving toward the end of another losing season, Chicago is selling ahead of Friday's 3 p.m. EST deadline.
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Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say
Brady coached Moore, who is entering his ninth NFL season, as offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and ’21.
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Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
“America is not like a blanket, one piece of unbroken cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size,” Jackson said in his 1984 Democratic National Convention speech.
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Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that’s created a candidate frenzy
The signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primary elections in years are everywhere.
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Former presidents set to speak during final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden are joining thousands of people Friday during a celebration of life for the civil rights leader.
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In search of affordability: How Illinois ranks for cost of living
Current reports on affordability in Illinois and across the country.
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State tournaments continue for high school boys and girls basketball teams
The IHSA calls it "America's Original March Madness".
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Governor to Noem: Don’t let the door hit you
Pritzker visits Sangamon County Complex to sign transportation hub beam.
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Officials: St. Pat’s legacy will live on through scholarships, continued fundraisers
Scholarships and fundraising events will still be done, even as St. Pat's closes at the end of the current academic year.
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28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award
Pritzker established the program last year after the national program was abolished.
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New weather dashboard tracks Illinois snow and ice response
IDOT launches online tool showing winter road maintenance stats and safety data.
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Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics, including Sangamon County.
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Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Consumer advocates push for new measures with affordability as session’s focus.
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Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits Illinois House action
Clinics accuse drug manufacturers of restricting access to drugs in federal 340B program.
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Moweaqua village leaders continuing to work on fixing budget shortfall
The finance committee wants to avoid borrowing money from other funds and hopes to break even in a couple of months.
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Here are the local teams still in the state high school basketball tournament hunt
The Illinois High School Association calls it "America's Original March Madness"!
