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Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

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Pritzker’s team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

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Meet Tommy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Tommy is a hunky orange and white gent.”

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Meet Jelly Bean — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jelly Bean is looking for a fresh start.

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Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a […]

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim stands with supporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on petition filing day on Oct. 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
22 hours ago
Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor

Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.

Border Patrol agent wears a body camera in Chicago in October. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
22 hours ago
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back

State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.

Students with the Illinois Prevention Network at the Capitol on Wednesday pushing bills aimed at drug regulation and reduction. (Medill Illinois News Bureau, courtesy of Kate Bell, Illinois Prevention Network)
IL State News
22 hours ago
High schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills

Proposals include regulating kratom, lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for driving to 0.05.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol walks back from the mound after making a pitching change during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sports
23 hours ago
Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.

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