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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is carted off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returns to practice and is questionable for game with Packers

Williams has missed the Bears’ last two games since injuring his right hamstring during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20.

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1986 file photo shows, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka reaches out to shake hands with New England Patriots coach Raymond Berry after the Bears won the NFL football Super Bowl XX game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/File)
Sports
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Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.

New York Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) and Ryan Pulock (6) fights for control of the puck with Chicago Blackhawks' Frank Nazar (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Sports
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Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head

The hit came with 1:35 left in the Islanders’ 4-1 home victory. Nazar was assessed a match penalty.

An emergency preparedness exercise was held with Illinois State Police October 7, 2026 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
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Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield

ISP said this exercise was designed to help protect and serve communities during emergency events.

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Local
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Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession

Daniel Brannan, 48, had more than 5,000 images and videos when he was arrested, said prosecutors.

Local
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Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds

The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.

Cassandra Simpson sits inside "Rolling Laughs."
Local
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Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season

One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.

Students from the FFA chapter at Central A&M high school helped feed farmers.
Local
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FFA students feed hungry farmers

The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.

McKendree University is a private liberal arts college that enrolls about 2,500 students at its campus in Lebanon, Illinois, roughly 20 miles east of St. Louis. (Photo provided)
Crime
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Man who threatened mass shooting at McKendree University pleads guilty

The messages he sent in 2025 repeatedly invoked the phrase ‘pain and tears forever.’

A massive 2,000-square-foot television wraps around the DraftKings Sports Bar at Wrigley Field. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
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Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

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