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9 hours ago

The Lincoln Library celebrates it’s 140th birthday

Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.

10 hours ago

The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon

Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.

11 hours ago

White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.

11 hours ago

Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.

11 hours ago

White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl

“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.

11 hours ago

Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury

The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.

14 hours ago

Ring doorbell donation

Amazon has donated 1,000 of the devices to Illinois survivors of domestic violence.

17 hours ago

Aldermen fed up with NAPA

Auto parts contractor wants another $1.9M.

17 hours ago

Rogers prepares to take the helm at CWLP

Data centers pose a new challenge.

20 hours ago

The future of school funding

Schools no longer have covid funds to rely on.

2 days ago

Group support is available for cancer patients

Expert: You'll be glad you joined a cancer support group.

3 days ago

‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions

Commissioners set to review actions of key Trump officials, at Pritzker’s request.

3 days ago

2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government

Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race.

3 days ago

Tailor sworn in to Illinois Supreme Court

He previously served as an associate judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County between 2003 and 2021, where he was assigned to the traffic municipal, domestic relations, law, and chancery divisions. 

3 days ago

White Sox players embrace higher expectations after young core showed promise last season

The White Sox used some of the financial flexibility they got in the Robert deal to sign veteran reliever Seranthony Domínguez. He figures to close for them.

3 days ago

David Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career

Robertson totaled at least 34 saves from 2014-16 playing for the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.

3 days ago

Federal government halts involuntary student loan collections

The delay gives people who are delinquent or in default more time to find a rehabilitation plan or consolidate their loans.

3 days ago

Research study explores CBD use for those with ADHD, autism

"Patients in the autistic community in Israel have been using cannabis as a medicine for quite some time. it is considered safe and effective as a treatment for patients," said Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML. 

3 days ago

Former SPD cop sentenced to jail time in near-fatal DUI accident, prosecutors wanted years in prison

Questions arose during sentencing about whether Michael Egan was truly sorry.

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