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State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, speaks to reporters after a hearing on Monday, May 11, 2025, at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
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Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments

Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.

Dick Allen, right, is the subject of a new documentary.
Sports
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White Sox legend Dick Allen takes center stage in new documentary series

Historian Dr. David Fletcher highlights Allen’s impact on baseball, civil rights, and Chicago sports history.

State of Illinois flag
IL State News
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Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America’s Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

Chicago Bears
Sports
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Bears undrafted rookie receiver Squirrel White retires

The move comes after White participated in rookie minicamp over the weekend.

Kids and others play basketball on a court newly installed at the Boys and Girls Club location at 15th and Monroe.
Local
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New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

Cassandra Simpson
Local
2 days ago
“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

“Rolling Laughs” is the new mobile open mic venue!

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)
Local
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As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 days ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.