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Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions

The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.

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Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks

Tyson Bagent threw two interceptions during Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay. Case Keenum was picked off and lost a fumble after replacing Bagent early in the fourth quarter.

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Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence

Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”

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A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

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Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule

Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”

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Blackhawks star Connor Bedard could make season debut during homestand

“Certainly inching closer to being involved in a variety of ways,” coach Jeff Blashill said.

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Caleb Williams nears return, and Bears show they need their QB in lopsided loss to Packers

Chicago coach Ben Johnson said after a 31-7 loss at Green Bay on Sunday that Williams might be available when the Bears visit Atlanta next week.

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Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands

The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.

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White Sox strike out record 21 times, eliminated from Division Series after wasting 2-0 lead

“We wanted it so bad, it hurts,” Chicago catcher Kyle Teel said, shaking his head.

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Air Force does not complete a pass, beats Northern Illinois in the Huskies’ first Mountain West game

Taron Dickens was 13-of-20 passing for 140 yards and threw one interception for Northern Illinois (0-5, 0-1).

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Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.

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Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TDs, runs for another: Northwestern rips Ball State 45-14

Chiles threw for 272 yards on a 17 for 23 afternoon in Northwestern's second game at its swanky new Ryan Field.

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Pierre and Bryant each score in the 4th to help South Dakota beat Southern Illinois 31-10

DJ Williams was 18-of-29 passing for 179 yards and threw a touchdown pass for No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-4, 1-2).

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Bears QB Caleb Williams misses third straight game with hamstring injury

The Bears already had ruled out Monangai (thumb/toe) and Elliott (quadricep) on Friday. The Packers ruled out running back Chris Brooks on the same day.

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returns to practice and is questionable for game with Packers

Williams has missed the Bears’ last two games since injuring his right hamstring during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20.

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Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.

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Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head

The hit came with 1:35 left in the Islanders' 4-1 home victory. Nazar was assessed a match penalty.

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Man who threatened mass shooting at McKendree University pleads guilty

The messages he sent in 2025 repeatedly invoked the phrase ‘pain and tears forever.'

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Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ‘optimistic’ College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24

That window was scheduled to end Friday but Petitti indicated during his remarks at Big Ten men's basketball media day that the deadline had been extended.

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