John Prevost points to an old photo of his brothers, including the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, left, during an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New Lennox, Ill. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy) Screenshot
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10 months ago
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope

“It’s quite an honor; it’s quite a once in a lifetime,” he said. “But I think it’s quite a responsibility and I think it’s going to lead to bigger and better things, but I think people are going to watch him very closely to see what he’s doing.”

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)
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10 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
10 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

Supporters of efforts to combat illegal immigration speak at an event hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Wednesday, May 7, in Springfield.
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10 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

Business
10 months ago
Legislative leaders eye budget

IMA, IRMA conference

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

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

Kristi Noem
Local
10 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

Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL State News
10 months ago
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy

Northwest suburban Democrat enters race with cash advantage.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is pictured in her final state central committee meeting as Democratic Party of Illinois chair in 2022. At the time, she was unseated by state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Gov. JB Pritzker’s preferred candidate for party chair. She’s pictured alongside then-party treasurer Michael Dorf. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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10 months ago
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat

Former state party chair once again challenging a Pritzker-backed candidate.