National
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25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.
4 hours ago
Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data
Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.
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Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level
The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.
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Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season
The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
6 hours ago
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays
Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.
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At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
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Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.
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Springfield student’s cancer research earns international recognition
"I was the only student from central Illinois," Garg said. "I was very honored and also very proud."
11 hours ago
Budzinski: Voter fraud is ‘urban myth’
"The President is trying to retake the authority from the states to administer their own state elections."
1 day ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.
2 days ago
Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
Letter responds to Trump administration threats of criminal prosecution for noncitizen voting.
3 days ago
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.
4 days ago
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.
4 days ago
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
1 week ago
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
1 week ago
Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.
1 week ago
How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, several thousand young people converged in two spots in Raleigh, North Carolina, police said.
1 week ago
WNBA to add an NBA-style replay center next season in a major officiating investment
Engelbert said that a lot of the details on the replay center still need to be worked out, although she said, as of now, the last two-minute report that the NBA has won't be used in the WNBA yet.
1 week ago
An emotional Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates honor to late aunt
“My aunt meant a lot to me, she was one of the matriarchs in our family,” Jones said.
