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US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.
IL State News
7 months ago
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong runs to first base after hitting a single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sports
7 months ago
MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988

While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
7 months ago
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims

Trump and Pritzker, eyed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, have traded insults for days over a supposed plan that could deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, as the administration has done in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
IL State News
7 months ago
Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations

Details about the administration’s plans for Chicago remain scarce.

FILE - The Walgreens logo on a pharmacy and retail store, Aug. 13, 2025, in Newton, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Business
7 months ago
Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private

Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.

Flock safety police law enforcement license plate reader setup outside to help catch vehicle speeders.
Local
7 months ago
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law, Springfield included

Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials.

UIS Men's Soccer
Sports
7 months ago
UIS Men’s Soccer ranked 8th in GLVC coaches’ poll for Fall 2025 season

This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.

UIS Men's Cross Country
Sports
7 months ago
UIS Men’s Cross Country positioned third in GLVC preseason poll

The GLVC preseason coaches’ poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.