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FILE - Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey plays during the second half of an NBA basketball game March 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Sports
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has surgery on his right ankle, expected to be ready for camp

The Bulls said he will be sidelined from basketball activities for three months.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
IL State News
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Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash

The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray speaks to Capitol News Illinois in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
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SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters at an event in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
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Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois

‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.

State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, speaks to reporters after a hearing on Monday, May 11, 2025, at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments

Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.

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IL State News
1 month ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America’s Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

Chicago Bears
Sports
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Bears undrafted rookie receiver Squirrel White retires

The move comes after White participated in rookie minicamp over the weekend.

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)
Local
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As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 month ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

FILE - A Northwestern helmet is seen on the bench before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Sports
1 month ago
Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

“Excited for the next step and ready to get to work,” Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.

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