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8 hours ago

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.

10 hours ago

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.

10 hours ago

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.

13 hours ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal

Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.

2 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

4 days ago

Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House

House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor.

4 days ago

After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority

Donovan has yet to decide on his future, however. The 60-year-old plans to meet with Reinsdorf after the season.

4 days ago

Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers

The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks.

4 days ago

Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers

4 days ago

White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.

4 days ago

White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.

5 days ago

Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf says he wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job

The 60-year-old Donovan has consistently said he still has a passion for coaching.

5 days ago

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.

5 days ago

Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.

5 days ago

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

The Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, the Illinois capital, is one of the many diners that sprang up along Route 66, and its breaded hot dogs on a stick have stood the test of time.

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Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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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.