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Pope Leo XIV arrives for a Mass for the participants in the jubilee of ordained people in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
IL State News
5 months ago
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown

“While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” Leo said.

Rudy -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
5 months ago
Meet Rudy — APL Cat of the Week

Rudy is sweet and “has a love for cozy comfort.”

Bella -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
5 months ago
Meet Bella — APL Dog of the Week

Loves strolls, adventures, and fresh air.

FILE - A general exterior view of Soldier Field is seen prior to an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago.
Sports
5 months ago
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown

The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

Local
5 months ago
Massey panel leads up to recommendations

Commission’s managing director: “I’m appreciative people are showing up.”

Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
5 months ago
Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says

All 500 troops are under the Northern Command and have been activated for 60 days.

Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Elwood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld)
IL State News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Illinois urges judge to stop National Guard deployment after Trump administration ‘plowed ahead’

Department of Justice lawyer Eric Hamilton said the Chicago area was rife with “tragic lawlessness.” He noted an incident last weekend in which a Border Patrol vehicle was boxed in and an agent shot a woman in response.

Tabitha Freeman, left, and her family.
Local
5 months ago
‘She was a light’: Mother remembers daughter lost in deadly Taylorville crash

“If you knew her and she knew you, you were important to her,” Jaimie said. “She cared deeply for everybody. She would do everything she could to take care of whoever she could, no matter what.”

Troy Walker faces a host of drug and other charges after an investigation led by Springfield Police.
Crime
5 months ago
Man arrested for illegal drugs and guns following investigation

Found: cash, drugs, stolen guns, a stolen off-road vehicle.

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Local
5 months ago
CWLP is celebrating Public Power Week

October 5th through the 11th is Public Power Week.