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Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
1 month ago
Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Counsell said Wednesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will need a lengthy recovery period.

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
1 month ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)

The last high school boys basketball poll before tournament time!

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Sports
1 month ago
Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade

Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn’t find a trade partner.

Jesse Jackson, Jr. stands near a picture of his father, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, during a news conference outside the family home in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

“The outpouring of love and support received from around the globe has been abundant and deeply felt,” Jackson’s family members said in a recent statement.

Mega Millions lottery machine
Local
1 month ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

Local
1 month ago
Call for “convention of states”

Supporters say the idea would give states a check on the federal government.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
1 month ago
‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned

Here’s an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the “Mother Road” in Springfield!

Local
1 month ago
Wanted: Faster trains

Proposal would require IDOT to make frequency part of state rail plan.

IL State News
1 month ago
Mautino ready for retirement

Ten years as auditor general followed 24 as state rep.

liquor store
Local
1 month ago
Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new licensing and compliance portal

Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.

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