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Pamela Franks is a home child care provider in Springfield who relies on money from federal child care and family services programs that are under threat from the Trump administration. (photo submitted by SEIU Healthcare Illinois via Capitol News Illinois)
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Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
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Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race

Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.

Democratic comptroller candidates Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, and Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago. (Illustration and photos by Capitol News Illinois)
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Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.
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Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited

The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.

Heart health and alcohol
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American Heart Month highlights effects of alcohol on heart health

Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.

FILE - Newly acquired Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami, right, poses with Chicago White Sox executive vice president/ general manager Chris Getz, left, at Rate Field during a press conference Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
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White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.

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Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.

FILE - Boston Red Sox's Jordan Hicks reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Carlos Correa in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Aug. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)
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White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl

“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.

Russia. Moscow. Sports Palace "Megasport". November 16, 2018. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Rostelecom Cup. Pairs Short Program. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Nathan Bartholomay
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Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury

The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.

University of Chicago Political Science Professor Robert Pape presents data on immigration enforcement activity in Chicago during a Jan. 30, 2026, hearing of Illinois Accountability Commission. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
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1 month ago
‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions

Commissioners set to review actions of key Trump officials, at Pritzker’s request.

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