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FILE - Chicago Sky's Angel Reese, left, shoots against Washington Mystics' Kiki Iriafen during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Sports
5 hours ago
Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC for remainder of Unrivaled season

eese led Unrivaled with 12.2 rebounds per game last season and led Rose in blocked shots.

FILE - The Kraft logo outside of the company's headquarters in Northfield, Ill., March 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
IL State News
6 hours ago
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’

On Wednesday, the company said it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development.

Rochester Rockets
Local
7 hours ago
Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

In January, district leaders announced just over $3 million in cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
8 hours ago
Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they’ve struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.

The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)
Local
22 hours ago
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Local
22 hours ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

Bailey Zimmerman at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA on September 19, 2025.
Local
23 hours ago
Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair

The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on “Ag Day” at the fair.

Illinois Capitol Dome
Local
23 hours ago
Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

Pritzker told reporters Monday that current STAR bonds are expected to generate $1 billion in sales and more than 5,000 new jobs.

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