National
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
6 hours ago
21 people in ICE custody after targeted operations in Springfield, Peoria
The Department of Homeland Security said the “illegal aliens” will remain in ICE custody.
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Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted
Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.
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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans
The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.
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Illinois AG candidate Fioretti: I’ll do what Kwame Raoul doesn’t if elected
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Chicago Republican and Illinois Attorney General candidate Bob Fioretti says the SAFE-T Act, which…
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Illinois is team to beat in Big Ten ahead of Spartans and defending national champion Wolverines
Illinois has been tabbed the team to beat in the preseason media poll despite losing No. 5 overall NBA draft pick Keaton Wagler.
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80
Born Susan Jane Miller on Aug. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, she was raised in the northern Illinois city of Rockford, where her father had transferred for work.
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say
Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was found to be missing from the Northwest Correctional Complex late on Sunday.
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Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returns from PED suspension and apologizes to teammates
“I just want to apologize to my teammates, the fan base, everybody, but I’m moving forward now,” Sweat said Tuesday.
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Blackhawks F Oliver Moore looks for more growth after positive response to healthy scratch
Moore, a first-round pick in the 2023 draft, is a key figure for Chicago as it tries to find the other side of years of rebuilding.
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Big Ten leaders approve a rule limiting schools’ involvement in setting up third-party NIL deals
The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a wide margin Sept. 28 and it now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, which is scheduled to reconvene Nov. 9.
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The type of lung cancer the Pope had can be treated here in Springfield
the awareness to the health of your lungs is necessary
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State says it will keep 25 mental health beds at Choate, expand regional jobs
While IDHS backs off full closure, Southern Illinois lawmakers call the plan 'inadequate'.
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Instacart’s Illinois Halloween report: Reese’s is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume
Instacart reports on Halloween trends in Illinois and around the country.
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Bret Bielema’s father passed away
"I was grateful to go see him on Thursday night and Friday morning of this past week and spend a memorable last time with him."
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Nobel Prize-winning technology being studied at University of Illinois
“Optogenetics is a light switch for a cell,” said Kai Zhang, a professor in the U of I’s biochemistry department.
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Cole Kmet sidelined by season-ending knee injury, testing tight end depth for the Chicago Bears
Chicago will be without Cole Kmet for the rest of the season after he hurt his right knee on a reception with 5:34 left in Thursday night's 30-24 win over New England.
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Walk-on freshman Schofield kicks 31-yard field goal as time expires to give Southern Illinois win
Williams rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns for Southern Illinois (4-5, 2-3) He passed for 112 more with an interception.
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Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14
Explosive starts are becoming a trademark for the Wildcats, who cashed in on their first three possessions.