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Illinois Quick Hits: Technical problems halt early voting in DuPage
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (278+ words) (The Center Square) – The first day of early voting in DuPage County ended early on Thursday. A statement from County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek’s office said early voting was paused due to a technical issue but would resume during regular hours…...
Ford Has Paid Nearly $18 Million Over Harassment at Its Chicago Plants. The Lawsuits Are Back.
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (739+ words) Ford has settled harassment claims at its Chicago plants with the federal government twice. Once in 1999. Again in 2017. Between those two deals, the company agreed to pay nearly $18 million and promised a whole lot of training, monitoring, and reporting to…...
Chicago, Cook County to hold vital records access, voter registration drive
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (110+ words) This weekend, the City of Chicago and Cook County are teaming up to help people get certified birth certificates and register to vote, all in one place. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon join Dana Kozlov…...
Illinois Quick Hits: Projected Choate closures pushed back three months
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (317+ words) (The Center Square) – Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp says the Illinois Department of Human Services has extended the projected date for removal of services at Choate Mental Health and Development Center in Anna to June 2027. A statement from Tripp’s…...
Illinois’ explosive offense overcoming flat defense
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (239+ words) Quarterback Katin Houser prepares to throw the ball. Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 on Sept. 19, 2026. Credit: Courtesy of Illinois Athletics. The two biggest storylines coming into the season for Illinois were quarterback play and a new defensive scheme. Through three games,…...
Why Chicago Is the Best Big City in America for Multi‑Generational Travel Right Now
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (667+ words) Chicago has figured out something many big cities haven't: how to give toddlers, school-age kids, parents and grandparents completely different experiences without making the family split up all day. Stand 103 stories high, watch baseball at legendary ballparks, wander through immersive…...
Why Zvonimir Ivisic Could Be Illinois Basketball’s Sixth Man This Season
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1383+ words) Illinois may not need Zvonimir Ivišić to become one of its stars this season. They may need something much more difficult to defend. At 7-foot-2, Ivišić can protect the rim, finish around the basket and stretch a defense beyond the…...
What Would a Successful Illinois Game vs. Ohio State Look Like?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (431+ words) Illinois will have an opportunity on Saturday to answer an important question about Bret Bielema's program, and the answer does not necessarily require winning. Illinois opens up its Big Ten season with a 2-1 record, with victories over UAB and Southern…...
Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threats
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (523+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the signing of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act in the Loop July 6. Gov. JB Pritzker is convening a panel of experts to advise state officials on the potential threats of artificial intelligence as…...
Chicago Bulls Rookie Caleb Wilson Sets Three Goals for NBA Career
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (404+ words) Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson has yet to play an NBA game, but he hasn't shied away from putting the weight of the franchise on his shoulders. From his first press conference in the Windy City, Wilson has been adamant…...