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Sen. Graciela Guzmán, D-Chicago, speaks at a Sept. 29, 2026, news conference at Chicago City Hall. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
6 hours ago
Not ‘one more cent’: Chicago-area elected officials rally against Peoples Gas rate hike

City alderman and state lawmakers decried ‘outrageous’ shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to pipe retirement program.

Golf ball and tees on course
Sports
7 hours ago
The Americans have won another Presidents Cup. What matters is whether they can win the Ryder Cup

“It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since Bethpage,” Donald wrote, accompanied by a photo of his team posing with the Ryder Cup trophy.

golf
Sports
7 hours ago
Putting scores on the board at Presidents Cup not the same when there aren’t boards

The common phrase heard at these competitions is to get a lot of red — or blue (Europe) or gold (International) — on the board.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Sports
7 hours ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson stays with his usual aggressive approach in victory over Eagles

Johnson called plays on Monday night as if he had no idea it was Keenum’s first regular-season start in almost three years.

Pope Leo
Sports
7 hours ago
White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

“The Pope having our back and supporting us means a lot,” White Sox manager Will Venable said.

Corn Crop September, 2024
Local
8 hours ago
Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat

Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
Local
8 hours ago
Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience

Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
9 hours ago
Spine tingling book events coming to the library

Plenty of Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October at Lincoln Library.

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