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Weight loss
Local
9 hours ago
Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference

Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
1 day ago
Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.

FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed outside of a convenience store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
IL State News
1 day ago
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.

National Immigrant Justice Center attorneys Mark Fleming and Keren Zwick, right, and ACLU of Illinois attorney Michelle García speak to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in downtown Chicago after a Feb. 13, 2026, hearing on warrantless immigration arrests amid Operation Midway Blitz. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 day ago
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released

He also ordered Homeland Security to give notice to attorneys before releasing people from detention.

liquor store
Local
1 day ago
New liquor control and compliance portal launched by ILCC

Licensees are encouraged to register their ILogin account by February 18th.

Traffic
Local
1 day ago
Survey says Illinoians want safety reforms before driverless vehicles

Residents were surveyed in Cook County and the Metro East Area (Madison and St. Clair Counties).

MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 2151 Wabash Ave. in Springfield, closed as of Feb. 13.
Local
2 days ago
Chain restaurant’s Springfield location closes

It’s not clear why the restaurant closed.

FILE - Fire destroyed or heavily damaged several buildings on East Adams St. in Springfield in 2024.
Local
2 days ago
Owner of Adams St. building heavily damaged by fire to seek TIF funds for facade work

Owner was turned down for historic preservation tax credits.

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