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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...."
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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.
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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.
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Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74
A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.
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Ford’s Theatre chair obtained by ALPLM
The chair was donated by a now-retired Wake Forest University dean who bought it at a charity auction in the 1980's.
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Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins
Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season.
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Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
“Our biggest struggles are our inputs, be it fertilizer, seed, chemical, parts,” Bartek said.
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Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.
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Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs
Her visit came amid growing concern over the White House’s proposed budget, which Budzinski said would eliminate funding for programs critical to the center’s operations.
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Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday.
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After Trump’s EPA’s reversal of landmark climate change ruling, what does it mean for Illinois?
Environmental organizations fear these changes could extend the lives of coal-fired power plants.
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White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats
Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.
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Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury
Counsell said he is planning to be “somewhat cautious” with Suzuki for the next week.