Former two-term Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79
Jim Edgar, the two-term Republican governor who guided Illinois through much of the 1990s with a low-key yet…
Where Illinois basketball stacks up in national landscape
Illinois basketball is in a great spot. Full of history, tradition, and a winning culture, the program has…
Travel ban keeps international students from attending US colleges
With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing…
A’ja Wilson’s incredible season earns her AP Player of Year
A’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year…
Big Tech’s data centers may face grid cutoffs during power crises
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity…
Trump plans to send National Guard to Memphis, escalating troop deployments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns…
Taste of Chicago to return to July slot in 2026 as NASCAR leaves
Taste of Chicago will return to its long-held July slot in Grant Park next summer, the city’s cultural…
Lifeline program offers savings on phone and internet for eligible residents
Abreanna Blose  | Reporter assisted by AI The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging residents to take advantage of…
Movie theaters nationwide will celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday
Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday in December.…
Potbelly is being acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566 million
Sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.…
Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton’s strong outing
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Cade Horton threw 6 1/3 strong innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and…
Christopher Bell crashed out on the radio at WWT Raceway (Video)
NASCAR driver Christopher Bell rarely loses his temper; But, after the finish at WWT Raceway, he had a…