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Marimar Martinez testifies at an April 28, 2026, hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission, showing one of the seven holes left in her body after she was shot by a Border Patrol agent in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
12 hours ago
State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz

Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.

Dancers in traditional regalia perform at the fourth annual Native American Summit at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
12 hours ago
Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit

The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.

Sports
13 hours ago
White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list

Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”

Sports
13 hours ago
The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams

The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.

A McDonald's restaurant is visible Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Business
13 hours ago
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.

Denise Lorence, mother of Katie Abraham, says during an April 27 hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission that her daughter should be remembered as the “empathetic and caring person she was,” not used to further the Trump administration’s political aims. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 days ago
‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it

Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.

Credit card swipe
IL State News
2 days ago
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law

Measure slated for a May appellate court hearing prior to July 1 effective date.

A screenshot of the Job Ready IL site, which launched last week and aims to help SNAP recipients prepare for and find employment.
Local
2 days ago
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance

In public-private partnership, the sites share work, training and volunteer opportunities.

Sports
2 days ago
Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

The Bears failed to draft a defensive end and the only defensive lineman they took was South African Jordan van den Berg of Georgia Tech in the sixth round.

A United Airlines jet begins to taxi at O'Hara International Airport in Chicago, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Business
2 days ago
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers

“I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door.”

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