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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP)
IL State News
6 months ago
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

“He was never ever a Cubs fan, so I don’t know where that came from. He was always a Sox fan,” John said, adding that the confusion might stem from the fact their mother’s side of the family were North Siders and Cubs fans.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton
IL State News
6 months ago
Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action

HHS wants to create database using data gathered from state agencies

Joey McLaughlin
Weekend Rundown
6 months ago
Weekend Rundown: WTAX’s Joey McLaughlin tells you what’s happening this weekend

A wide variety of events this weekend in Springfield as Spring continues!

Supporters of efforts to combat illegal immigration speak at an event hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Wednesday, May 7, in Springfield.
Local
6 months ago
Some families of immigrant-related crime victims supported Noem in Springfield

Victims’ families spoke at an event hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki meets Pope Francis in 2019
Local
6 months ago
Springfield Bishop reacts to selection of new pope

Paprocki: Now is the time for celebration

National
6 months ago
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost is a native of Chicago

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
National
6 months ago
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel […]

Business
6 months ago
Legislative leaders eye budget

IMA, IRMA conference

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
6 months ago
‘Touch’ Abe Lincoln in new way with new exhibit

“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” opens later in May

Kristi Noem
Local
6 months ago
Homeland Security Secretary talks illegal immigration near local murder site

Noem says Pritzker’s policies are criminal; Pritzker says the same about Noem’s

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