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3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (266+ words) Big changes are coming to Chicago Fire. Two more cast members are leaving the NBC drama in season 15, which premieres October 7. Dermot Mulroney, who plays Chief Dom Pascal, will depart after the first episode. Meanwhile, original cast member Joe Miñoso,…...

20+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1599+ words) SPRINGFIELD — In January, there will be a new person writing the state’s checks. Democrat Margaret Croke, a state representative from Chicago, and Republican Bryan Drew, an attorney from Benton, are competing to succeed incumbent Comptroller Susana Mendoza, a Chicago Democrat…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (488+ words) How to watch the NWSL match between Chicago Stars and Denver Summit FC, as well as kick-off time and team news. Today's game between Chicago Stars and Denver Summit FC will kick off at Oct 4, 2026, 4:00 PM. Chicago Stars vs Denver…...

21+ hour, 8+ min ago   (584+ words) © Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Illinois filled Gies Memorial Stadium for homecoming. Purdue left with the Cannon Trophy and the result the Illini desperately needed. Bret Bielema’s team lost 24-17 on Saturday, Oct. 3, falling to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten. Against a…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (347+ words) The Illinois football buses arrive for the Illini Walk before the football game between Illinois and Purdue at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Illinois cheer arrive... Illinois fans reunited for Homecoming and the annual Battle for The…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (30+ words) Share your thoughts in the comments and communicate with other Illini fans during the game. Share your thoughts in the comments and communicate with other Illini fans during the game....

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1323+ words) A new study predicts data centers expected to be built in Illinois over the next decade would create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new property tax revenue. But many are skeptical the touted benefits will live up…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1626+ words) Trains used to rumble across Illinois on tracks that crossed prairies, woods, and sleepy small towns. Many of those old rail lines are gone now, but the flat paths they left behind have become some of the easiest bike rides…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1017+ words) The Chicago Bulls start the 2026-27 season in a place that should feel unfamiliar to anyone who has followed this team over the past few years: the beginning of an actual rebuild. Last season was another disappointing chapter, as Chicago finished…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (220+ words) Across the Chicago metropolitan area, taxpayers are seeing property tax increases, despite city and county officials not voting to increase base taxes on properties in three decades. These increases are directly caused by tax increment financing districts, according to the…...