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The T5@Chicago II hyperscale data center sits at 200 Innovation Drive in Elk Grove Village, nicknamed the ‘data center capital of the Midwest’ for its high per-capita concentration of data centers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
21 hours ago
Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race

State lawmakers could tackle new regulations in fall veto session after the election.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, walks back to the dugout with Dansby Swanson (7) during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
22 hours ago
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss about a month with left oblique strain

Chicago placed the two-time All-Star on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain he suffered during Sunday’s loss to St. Louis.

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport walks to the locker room before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sept. 8, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Sports
22 hours ago
Bears sign veteran edge rusher Marcus Davenport, defensive back Deantre Prince

Davenport played the last two seasons with Detroit, but was limited to 10 combined games due to chest and triceps injuries.

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema looks on before an NCAA college football game against Washington, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Sports
22 hours ago
Illinois turns to new QB to keep unprecedented run going

About half the players on the Illinois roster are new to the team, which makes the Illini vulnerable to a regression.

FILE - Northwestern's new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly attends an NCAA college football press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, file)
Sports
22 hours ago
Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats

QB Aidan Chiles (transfer from Michigan State), LB Kobie McKinzie (transfer from Oklahoma), DL Jamaal Johnson (transfer from UCF), TE Alex Honig (transfer from UConn) and DB Montae Pate (transfer from Weber State).

"Disney's The Lion King, Jr." from The Muni
Local
2 days ago
‘The Lion King, Jr.’ a big deal for The Muni, director

It’s the first fifth show of the season for The Muni, and more.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), right, speaks with Kirby Winn, spokesperson for ImpactLife blood centers.
Local
2 days ago
Durbin touts need for blood donations, even in the summer months, during Springfield ImpactLife stop

Is the blood supply always in “crisis?” Maybe, says local doctor.

Local
2 days ago
Illinois’ Number One bagger crowned at Illinois State Fair

Quad Cities teenager wins at IL State Fair, will head to nationals in Vegas.

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