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2 weeks ago
House passes year-round E15 fuel bill with Budzinski as Democratic lead
The House passed legislation allowing year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales nationwide, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski serving as a Democratic lead on the bipartisan bill.
2 weeks ago
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout
Illinois takes cautious approach on whether to opt into federal tax credit program.
2 weeks ago
Ex-residents of apartment building targeted in massive immigration raid seek millions in damages
Feds claimed Venezuelan gang had ‘taken over’ Chicago complex.
2 weeks ago
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
2 weeks ago
Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov
The Blackhawks went 29-39-14 this year, an 11-point improvement on the previous season and still nowhere near playoff contention.
2 weeks ago
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run
The agreement requires approval of university trustees.
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White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well
The video shows the fan rising to his feet as Chicago second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Royals center fielder Lane Thomas for the first out in the bottom of the third inning.
2 weeks ago
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.
2 weeks ago
Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job
Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.
3 weeks ago
Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur
Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.
3 weeks ago
United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay
“The contract will immediately change the lives of United Flight Attendants, especially our thousands of new hires who have been hired since the pandemic,” said Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.
3 weeks ago
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city’s first for more than a century
The first eaglet was spotted in the nest on April 28 and a second was confirmed May 7.
3 weeks ago
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has surgery on his right ankle, expected to be ready for camp
The Bulls said he will be sidelined from basketball activities for three months.
3 weeks ago
Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash
The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017.
3 weeks ago
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
3 weeks ago
SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation
Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois
‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.
3 weeks ago
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
3 weeks ago
Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments
Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.
