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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
2 hours ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

Bates -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 hours ago
Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

Gerald and Poppy -- Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 hours ago
Meet Gerald and Poppy — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Siblings that came to the shelter together want to go home together.

Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January. (Submitted photo taken by Alicia Hurtado, Chicago Abortion Fund)
IL State News
3 hours ago
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

Local
9 hours ago
Medical debt relief program tops $1B erased

The program is two years old.

Lola -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 day ago
Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week

A sweet, “quiet beauty.”

Dusty -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 day 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
1 day 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.

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