National
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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Gun owners take on the Illinois Capitol
During the rally, attendees voiced opposition to pending legislation, including a proposed five-cent tax on ammunition and requirements that would mandate matching serial numbers on bullets and casings.
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3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town?
Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’, housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weirder things got.
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‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
Ad campaign highlights 2-year fight between retailer and finance lobbies.
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GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey moves into Chicago apartment
Bailey seeking to center campaign around attracting Chicago area, moderate voters.
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Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate
Illinois lawmakers recognize the harms of AI while hearing testimony on dozens of bills.
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Blackhawks extend general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract
The Blackhawks are locked into 31st place in the 32-team NHL and haven’t made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the expanded COVID playoffs of 2020.
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Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
The White Sox said Gerald Chaney, a longtime anthem performer, was “doing well” while continuing to be evaluated.
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White Sox call up another top prospect, selecting Sam Antonacci’s contract from Triple-A
The 23-year-old Antonacci started at second base in his major league debut and singled leading off the second inning in his first at-bat against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Time is ticking! It’s the tax filing deadline
If you've already filed, an expert says now is the time to think about next year.
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7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants
Release orders for influential lobbyist, former ComEd CEO came hours after appeals arguments.
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Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise
Overall cost of health plans expected to rise 9%, to $4.6 billion.
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Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.
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White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has uneven MLB debut in loss to Rays
“I bounced back after the first inning,” Schultz said.
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WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’
WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.
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Paprocki ‘dismayed’ over Trump’s ‘verbal attacks’ on Pope Leo
"It is also blasphemous for President Trump to pretend he is Jesus...."
3 days ago
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.
3 days ago
High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois
Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.
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Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox
His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.
