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IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill
"Whatever is transported, from food to clothes across the gamut, all the prices go up when fuel prices go up," Costello said.
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Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes
The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.
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Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure takes advantage of ACA abortion coverage.
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7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Company with perfect application score argues for new license lottery.
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Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
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White Sox place outfield Everson Pereira on injured list, recall infielder Tanner Murray
Pereira got hurt Wednesday at Miami.
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Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028
The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.
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Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension
If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.
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Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois
Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.
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UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed
Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.
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White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen’s number in August
“What a great surprise it was,” Guillen said. “Especially opening day, the way they did it."
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Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four
“I’ve said all along, you just have to keep knocking on the door and our opportunities were going to come,” Underwood said in Indianapolis when asked about the impact of the 2024 postseason loss.
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Cubs’ pitcher Cade Horton will go on injured list after early exit against Guardians
Manager Craig Counsell said Horton will be placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday.
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Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women’s basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Parker won three titles in the WNBA with three teams: Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas.
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Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scores 27 to lead Marshall over Illinois State 66-41 in WNIT title game
Illinois State shot 29.2%, made 3 of 17 from distance and 10 of 12 foul shots.
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Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield
Durbin: If it means improvements, I'll take earmarks.
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UIS faculty on strike, supported by lawmakers and students
Strike happened despite a 10-hour bargaining session Thursday.
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Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Civil immigration arrests in or near courthouses violate state, county laws.
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Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness
“It's definitely crazy," he said after Thursday's practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. “Playing for a state championship (last year), like I thought that'd be like the biggest thing I'd ever play in. But getting to a Final Four is definitely a lot bigger.”
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Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Illinois is one of the states being sued.