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Meet Olaf — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

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McClure reviews legislative session

Rx bill is among his accomplishments.

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Lightning acquire rights to forward prospect in a trade with the Blackhawks

The 20-year-old Pridham was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 2024 draft.

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History’s first U.S.-born pope has demonstrated a willingness to embrace aspects of contemporary culture.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

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Downtown Springfield apartment fire under investigation

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‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers

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‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP

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UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle versus truck accident in Springfield

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3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

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3 weeks ago in Sports

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

3 weeks ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rideshare drivers could unionize in Illinois under bill passed by General Assembly

Drivers say they want better wages, an ability to set rules and to address punishments.

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Pritzker touts wins; reporters ask about Bears instead

Stadium authority bill lacked support in House; budget came together amid "extraordinary uncertainty.”

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Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged

Budget fully funds 10th year of EBF; restores property tax relief grants.

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Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records

The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.

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Property tax debt sale reform will allow homeowners to keep more of their equity

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to bring state into compliance with 2023 Supreme Court decision.

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POWER Act data center regulation didn’t move forward this spring

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