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Lola -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
20 hours ago
Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week

A sweet, “quiet beauty.”

Dusty -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
20 hours ago
Meet Dusty — APL Dog of the Week

Dusty is a “true cuddlebug.”

Lobbyists with a variety of health and human service organizations across Illinois watch Gov. Pritzker’s annual budget address at the Illinois State Library Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by George Alexandrakis)
Local
20 hours ago
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal

Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.

Sports
21 hours ago
Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.

Man holding his chest
Local
1 day ago
Expert: Heart disease risk factors and prevention methods

The unthought-of Risk factors of heart disease and ways to prevent yourself from getting it.

Nicole Moody, Dist. 186 Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and School Culture.
Local
2 days ago
Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent

Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.

Cassandra Simpson
Local
3 days ago
Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage

Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Sports
3 days ago
Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs

After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.

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