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United Center employees clean the court during a delay before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
10 months ago
Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court

Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.

Yvette Lyles points to the spot on her wall reached by floodwaters in Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)
IL State News
10 months ago
Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump

Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden’s administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.

Water flows near homes in flood-prone Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)
IL State News
10 months ago
Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden’s administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump’s return to office.

FILE = The Health and Human Services seal is seen before the news conference of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
National
10 months ago
What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.

Flu
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Flu cases keep surging in IL with peak still ahead

Jennings also said we haven’t reached the peak of flu season yet.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem poses with Illinois Republicans during a May 2025 visit to Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jade Aubrey)
Local
10 months ago
After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachment

Kelly’s impeachment push is likely symbolic at this point due to Democrats’ minority status in the U.S. House.

An industrial-scale battery storage facility at G&W Electric in Bolingbrook, which was installed in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
10 months ago
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages

Environmental, labor and consumer rights activists celebrate passage.

High School Girls Basketball
Sports
10 months ago
Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Look here for the AP Girls Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
10 months ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Look here for the AP Boys Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!