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FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
IL State News
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Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

Marimar Martinez, a woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent last year, sits with her attorneys during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
24 minutes ago
Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.

High School Girls Basketball
Sports
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Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Who’s tops in girls basketball this week?

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
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Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Who’s #1 in classes 1A through 4A?

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Business
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McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.

Sojourn Shelter & Services
Health & Wellness
53 minutes ago
February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention month

Studie show 1 in 3 teens are victims of dating abuse and violence and aren’t even aware.

FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf, File)
Sports
56 minutes ago
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

It’s safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer.

In this screengrab made from body camera footage provided by the Othello, Wash., Police Department, police officers arrest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement supervisor Koby Williams in July 2022 during an underage sex sting operation. (Othello Police Department via AP) Screenshot
National
1 hour ago
Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct

When officers in suburban Chicago found a man passed out in a crashed car in October, they were surprised to discover the driver was an ICE officer who had recently completed his shift at a detention center and had his government firearm in the vehicle.

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