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6 days ago
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
6 days ago
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.
7 days ago
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.
7 days ago
‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’
Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.
7 days ago
Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox
Montgomery is batting .314 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs over 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season. He was promoted to the Triple-A Knights on May 5.
7 days ago
Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush
Despite their sagging pass rush, the Bears did not make any major additions to their defensive line in the offseason.
7 days ago
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring
The loss of Taillon is the latest blow to a pitching staff already without Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and Justin Steele.
7 days ago
Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park
Keinika Carlton, 43, was driving home from running errands with her daughter and mother-in-law when they saw the cross on fire.
7 days ago
Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
1 week ago
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.
1 week ago
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.
1 week ago
AP’s NBA mock draft: BYU’s Dybantsa is No. 1 ahead of Kansas’ Peterson, Duke’s Boozer, UNC’s Wilson
The freshman forward from BYU remains the player atop AP's second mock draft, with the Wizards set to make the No. 1 pick on June 23.
1 week ago
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings
The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.
1 week ago
Rahm Emanuel’s uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
The onetime Democratic congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan hasn't formally announced his ambition to return to power in Washington.
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The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.
1 week ago
New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named
Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.
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Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Bills address operation of federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois.
1 week ago
United States feeling confident going into World Cup off tight loss against Germany
Robinson's spectacular goal was the biggest highlight for the United States in a 2-1 loss to Germany on Saturday.
1 week ago
Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters. He spent more than two decades as a commentator on Bulls games.
1 week ago
Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is coming back from a second stint on the injured list this season.