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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at SMTD news conference to celebrate federal grant for new diesel-hybrid and natural gas buses on July 17, 2024.
IL State News
8 months ago
Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate

“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.

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Entertainment
8 months ago
REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

Education
8 months ago
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.

Sister Jean of Loyola University Chicago
Sports
8 months ago
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106

Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago’s trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

Gov. JB Pritzker receives his COVID-19 vaccine in 2022 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults

Recommendation comes after federal government limits vaccine availability

Former Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Thomas DeVore is pictured at the Illinois State Fair in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
8 months ago
Ex-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship

DeVore rose to prominence filing lawsuits over COVID restrictions during pandemic

Entertainment
8 months ago
The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

Office Depot
Business
8 months ago
Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois home prices higher in August; home sales and inventory see year-over-year decline

The median price of a home in the Chicago metro area of $375,000 in August 2025 was 5.6 percent greater than the $355,000 in August 2024.