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Collin Corbett, independent candidate for Illinois Governor, speaks July 10, 2026 on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.
Local
4 hours ago
Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor

Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running. 

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami bats during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, May 3, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Sports
6 hours ago
Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list

They went 17-18 while Murakami was on the injured list.

Baseball player in a UCLA pinstriped uniform raises his index finger in celebration on the field.
Sports
6 hours ago
White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot

The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the draft for Saturday’s event in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game weekend festivities.

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Sports
7 hours ago
Bears sign third-round pick Sam Roush, a tight end from Stanford

Taken at No. 69 overall, Roush was the team’s last unsigned player from the 2026 draft.

Woman with braided hair seated behind a wood desk, speaking into a microphone in a formal legislative chamber.
Local
9 hours ago
State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

“I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment.”

Gray Ford police SUV with flashing red lights, side markings read 'POLICE' and 'NOKOMIS', parked on a city street near a building entrance.
Local
11 hours ago
Nokomis Police Department at risk after chief resigns

Officials are still tight-lipped about the resignation.

Two real estate agents in gray suits stand outside a modern house with a 'For Sale' sign, discussing the property.
Local
15 hours ago
Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
15 hours ago
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

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