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Republican candidates for U.S. Senate participate in a debate hosted by hosted by ABC-7 Chicago in partnership with Univision and the League of Women Voters on Feb. 11, 2026. (Screenshot of ABC-7’s debate feed)
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Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate

The three leading candidates pitched themselves as best equipped to turn the seat red.

Former Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey greets supporters at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
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‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor

Bailey leaning on running mate from Cook County to win over urban voters.

FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
IL State News
5 hours ago
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

Marimar Martinez, a woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent last year, sits with her attorneys during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
5 hours ago
Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.

High School Girls Basketball
Sports
5 hours ago
Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Who’s tops in girls basketball this week?

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
5 hours ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Who’s #1 in classes 1A through 4A?

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Business
5 hours ago
McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.

FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf, File)
Sports
5 hours ago
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

It’s safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer.

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