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Portland, OR, USA - Dec 5, 2023: A pair of new Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart glasses isolated on a dark gray background.
Local
1 month ago
Illinois Assistive Technology Program uses Meta glasses to improve accessibility

“The glasses have a very, very small learning curve,” said IATP Director of Training Jessica Schuyler-Weir. “So what we want to do now is figure out how these glasses are going to benefit adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to work in the community.”

Springfield, IL, May 24, 2025, Ruined Chimneys Massacre Memorial, Springfield race riot of 1908, Union Square Park.
Local
1 month ago
UIS Lincoln Studies fellow to author 1908 Springfield Race Riot history

The 1908 events helped lead to the founding of the NAACP the following year.

A student uses his phone in school. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sam Freeman)
Local
1 month ago
Jordan: District 186’s cell phone ban ‘stricter’ than new state ban

Jordan says the district’s policy — which does include some rules for emergencies — is more “forward-thinking” than state law.

Local
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Durbin, voting against AG nomination, says Todd Blanche can’t be trusted

Senator Dick Durbin said prior to Tuesday’s vote there are loopholes in that deal with holdout Republicans.

New York Mets' Tyrone Taylor hits a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, July 27, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Sports
1 month ago
Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

Chicago acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. The Cubs also added reliever Ryan Zeferjahn and left-hander Braxton Garrett in two other deals ahead of Monday’s deadline.

Little student with a backpack on the steps of the stairs of school building. Close-up of child legs, hands and schoolbag of boy standing on staircase of schoolhouse.
Education
1 month ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

The American Academy of Pediatrics is based in Illinois.

McDonald's arches
Business
1 month ago
McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations

The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.

FILE - The Paul Findley Federal Building in Springfield.
Local
1 month ago
Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson works on the field during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
1 month ago
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level

The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.

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