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

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”

Latonian Johnson faces charges of Murder and Attempted Murder.
Crime
7 months ago
Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

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Local
7 months ago
Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

Education
7 months ago
Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

UIS Athletics
Sports
7 months ago
Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
History
7 months ago
The old ballpark comes full circle

“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst is the new Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager.
Sports
7 months ago
Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

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.