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Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and prevent latent fertilizer from leaching into rivers and streams. (Photo by Jennifer Jones, Illinois Extension)
IL State News
1 month ago
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

An $18 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund will help Salk researchers test those questions in the field by measuring how resilient these plants are to drought and other climate stressors, how much carbon they can store and for how long, and how to get the plants onto farms at scale.

Man at a podium giving a formal speech with a state seal on the lectern and two men in suits behind him.
Local
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Pritzker on vote-by-mail ruling, SNAP cuts, and man killed during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’

Pritzker claims President Trump wants to make it harder for people to vote, claims feds have not turned over bodycam video from fatal shooting.

Storm damage can be seen throughout Lansing, Illinois, on Aug. 14, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 month ago
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms

Trump administration denied state’s last request for help after 2025 storms.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Sports
1 month ago
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show

It doesn’t sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters walks back to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sports
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A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox

After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro (38) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jan. 24, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Sports
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Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract

The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong watches the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
1 month ago
With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.

FILE - Northwestern head coach David Braun looks on during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Sports
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Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season

Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the state Senate chamber in Springfield in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users

Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections

Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.’

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