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A billboard truck urges lawmakers to “say no to 340B abuse” as it makes its rounds in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood surrounding the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 weeks ago
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says

Memo details how expanding 340B program would impact private health plans and state employee insurance.

Fans cheer and wave their shirts above their heads during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals Saturday, May 16, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

“Last night’s atmosphere was electric. Let’s run it back this weekend,” Marmol said in a social media post. “I’ll buy tickets for fans who want to sit in the right field Loge and bring the energy.”

View of Baseball Umpire Brushing Off and Cleaning Home Plate with Hand Brush for Ball Game
Sports
3 weeks ago
Umpire leaves Cubs-White Sox game after being struck by foul ball

The White Sox said O’Nora had concussion-like symptoms and was undergoing further evaluation.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Austin Hays, center, leaves during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
3 weeks ago
White Sox outfielders Austin Hays and Everson Pereira move closer to rehab assignment

Hays is on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Pereira is coming back from a right pectoral strain.

FILE - Eric Pinson, manager and resident of the Lock 24 RV Park and Campground, one of two such locations he manages in the area, looks over the business' electric bills, at his home at the campground in Racine, Ohio, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
National
3 weeks ago
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The push comes during a midterm election year in which affordability is the leading theme in Democrats’ attempts to loosen Republicans’ control of Washington.

Farra White poses with her 1-year-old daughter, Olivia, and husband Marlon White outside their residence Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

A more modest policy will take effect next month in Illinois, guaranteeing between 10 and 20 days of unpaid leave to NICU parents.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield Aug. 21, 2025. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.
Local
3 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.

Illinois State Police released video of an incident where a Decatur man shot a crossbow at police.
Crime
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Police release video of Decatur crossbow incident that led to officer-involved shooting

Illinois State Police have released video of an April incident in which Decatur officers shot a man who pointed a crossbow at them. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.

Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speak at an event at the Governor’s Mansion in March 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Education
3 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.

Brick apartment building angled under bright sun with lens flare; a person with a colorful headwrap stands on the sidewalk to the right.
IL State News
3 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.

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