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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson take questions about the city’s lawsuit against the federal deployment of troops to Illinois.
Local
7 days ago
Governor: Chicago mayor is ineffective

Pritzker: Johnson has no plan for Bears and comes to Springfield too late to pitch for Chicago.

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IL State News
1 week ago
Tech giants sued over ‘stealing’ voices of well-known journalists, voice actors to train AI

The 9 Class actions filed under Illinois’ strongest-in-nation biometric data privacy law.

A billboard truck urges lawmakers to “say no to 340B abuse” as it makes its rounds in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood surrounding the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 week ago
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says

Memo details how expanding 340B program would impact private health plans and state employee insurance.

Fans cheer and wave their shirts above their heads during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals Saturday, May 16, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sports
1 week ago
Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

“Last night’s atmosphere was electric. Let’s run it back this weekend,” Marmol said in a social media post. “I’ll buy tickets for fans who want to sit in the right field Loge and bring the energy.”

View of Baseball Umpire Brushing Off and Cleaning Home Plate with Hand Brush for Ball Game
Sports
1 week ago
Umpire leaves Cubs-White Sox game after being struck by foul ball

The White Sox said O’Nora had concussion-like symptoms and was undergoing further evaluation.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Austin Hays, center, leaves during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Sports
1 week ago
White Sox outfielders Austin Hays and Everson Pereira move closer to rehab assignment

Hays is on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Pereira is coming back from a right pectoral strain.

FILE - Eric Pinson, manager and resident of the Lock 24 RV Park and Campground, one of two such locations he manages in the area, looks over the business' electric bills, at his home at the campground in Racine, Ohio, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
National
1 week ago
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The push comes during a midterm election year in which affordability is the leading theme in Democrats’ attempts to loosen Republicans’ control of Washington.

Farra White poses with her 1-year-old daughter, Olivia, and husband Marlon White outside their residence Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

A more modest policy will take effect next month in Illinois, guaranteeing between 10 and 20 days of unpaid leave to NICU parents.

Springfield PrideFest Parade
Local
1 week ago
Downtown Springfield filled with celebration during PrideFest 2026

“It brings a gathering place to the community,” Geist said. “Sometimes in smaller areas, it can be hard to see all the pride around here, but having a festival for it, it’s just one big gathering place.”

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