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Front view of the United Center exterior with tall colorful banners along the facade, a spacious parking lot, and green trees against a blue sky.
Sports
41 minutes ago
Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

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IL State News
2 days ago
Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani’s family.

Chicago, IL, April 11, 2026, Barack Obama Presidential Center Tower with a blue sky background, Presidential Library, former President of the United States with words and letters on the exterior
IL State News
2 days ago
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”

Blue police barrier with white stencil text: 'POLICE LINE - DO NOT CROSS' and 'CHICAGO POLICE DEPT'; police cars in background indicating a crime scene or checkpoint.
Crime
2 days ago
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.

Seven tornadoes hit western and central Illinois Wednesday, June 17, according to the National Weather Service in Lincon, as seen on this map.
Local
2 days ago
NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region

Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.

Diesel fuel nozzle inserted into a yellow van's fuel tank at a station
Local
2 days ago
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers’ profit margins are really what are up for bid.

"The Great Race"
Local
3 days ago
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

Back-to-school scene: yellow school bus with books, an apple, clock, and pencils on top against a teal background.
Local
3 days ago
Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

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