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An American flag flies on the top of the Tribune Tower in Chicago.
Local
22 hours ago
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary

A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.

Randall Knott
Local
23 hours ago
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested

Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.

Police raided the Harrisburg, right, in May 2024 after customs officials in New York intercepted a package addressed to him that prosecutors said contained two silencers.
IL State News
23 hours ago
Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years

Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one’ while his lawyer pleaded for ‘mercy.’

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
Sports
23 hours ago
Bears, Panthers look to continue to progress under still-developing No. 1 overall draft picks

Both teams were eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze watches from the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Sports
23 hours ago
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has a calf injury going into Week 1

The wide receiver showed no signs of any issues as he went through drills in the portion of Thursday’s practice that was open to reporters.

FILE - A student wipes his face while his mother takes a photo of him with a sign on the first day of school at Betsy Ross Elementary School in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
IL State News
23 hours ago
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

There is a downside to that convenience, said Dr. Dana Suskind, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago and author of the book “Human Raised.”

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, walks back to the dugout with Dansby Swanson (7) during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
23 hours ago
Cubs hope to have shortstop Dansby Swanson back from oblique injury in a week

Swanson, a smooth-fielding two-time All-Star, went on the injured list on Monday, Aug. 17 with a a left oblique strain.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks to reporters following a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sports
24 hours ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson returns to North Carolina for Week 1 matchup with the Panthers

Johnson leads the Bears into North Carolina for their season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

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