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1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (285+ words) El camión arrojó los patos desde un costado de un puente levadizo parcialmente levantado. Tras formar una “piscina” amarilla en el río, los patitos flotaron durante unos 15 minutos antes de que se sacara del agua a un ganador y a…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago   (898+ words) CHICAGO — After the U.S. Treasury paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds to corporations at the end of last month, Gov. JB Pritzker wants to know where Illinois’ cut is. In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Aug. 5, Pritzker…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago   (491+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL – After a century of serving as a staple of Americana, the Mother Road Route 66 has had her standing ovation this year for the 100th celebration all across the city. But the Illinois State Fair may take the cake in…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (173+ words) An 11th Consecutive Recognition for the Managing Partner of King & Jones, Whose Chicago Practice Spans Business Litigation and Trust and Estate Disputes CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Jones announces that managing partner Peter M. King has been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (343+ words) (The Center Square) – Illinois Corn Growers Association President Mark Bunselmeyer says it is disappointing that the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry did not advance a farm bill on Thursday before the August recess. The ICGA said in…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (443+ words) (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a letter to the chief executives of seven oil companies, asking why Illinois drivers are paying higher prices at the pump while the CEOs’ businesses report record profits. The governor asked the…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (332+ words) Illinois men's basketball might have just lost one of its best players for a significant period of time just months before the season tips off. Sophomore forward David Mirkovic underwent surgery on Tuesday after suffering a left foot injury during…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (754+ words) The Chicago White Sox trade deadline strategy was in full effect for 2026 as they looked to shore up their roster for a potential division title and playoff run. The organization did just that, making four trades to acquire players and…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (88+ words) Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (396+ words) Not every college basketball off-season is smooth sailing, and the Illinois Fighting Illini program, led by coach Brad Underwood, is finding this aspect of an attempt to duplicate this past spring's Final Four success the hard way. Tuesday afternoon, the…...