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HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities

Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Several immigration enforcement agents push back media and protestors as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino makes his way out of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago on Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., attends an announcement at Health and Human Services Headquarters, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.

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Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.

United Center employees clean the court during a delay before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court

Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.

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Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield

REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Yvette Lyles points to the spot on her wall reached by floodwaters in Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

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Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump

Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.

Water flows near homes in flood-prone Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

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Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office.

FILE = The Health and Human Services seal is seen before the news conference of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.