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Former Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption

US Politics · Illinois

Former Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption

52% Center coverage: 71 sources

Illinois Officials Investigate License-Plate Data Shared with Police Seeking Woman Who Had Abortion

Illinois Politics · Illinois

Illinois Officials Investigate License-Plate Data Shared with Police Seeking Woman Who Had Abortion

63% Center coverage: 68 sources

Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2

Chicago Cubs · Chicago

Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2

63% Center coverage: 19 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday. Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center. It was his 13th homer of the season. Swanson struck out swinging against Mike Burrows in his first two at-bats of the afternoon. But Burrows depart…See the Story

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IL Air Quality Among Worst In World As Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader

71% Left coverage: 21 sources

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Abbott Declares 406th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

100% Center coverage: 16 sources

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 59 cents per share.Illinois · Illinois See the Story

College World Series Star Turns Heads in Unexpected Role With Cubs

It wasn’t long ago that Evan Aschenbeck was dazzling crowds in the College World Series. Fast forward a year, and this promising arm is making waves in the Chicago Cubs’ minor league system, showing a knack for adaptability that’s as impressive as his pitching. Coming out of Texas A&M, Aschenbeck was the go-to guy in the bullpen, closing games for the Aggies with a laser focus that earned him 10 saves in the 2024 season. His collegiate career wa…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Starting XI: Seattle Reign FC at Chicago Stars FC

Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey fields her eleventh unique lineup of the season as Reign FC takes on Chicago Stars FC at 2:00 p.m. PT at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Tune in on ION to catch all of the action. This match is the 32nd all-time meeting between Seattle and Chicago across all competitions. Reign FC trails the overall series with an 11-12-8 record, having outscored the Stars 44-43. There are two changes to the lineup fr…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

More than 1,200 people join Orland Park ‘No Kings’ rally near Orland Square mall

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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Chicago Cubs 2, Pittsburgh 1

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

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Pirates' Offense Comes up Short Again in 2-1 Loss to Cubs

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

CHICAGO — Like Thursday, the Pirates’ only offense in the first six innings against the Cubs came from Andrew McCutchen in the first. Also like Thursday, it cost them in yet another one-run loss. The Cubs beat the Pirates, 2-1,…Chicago Cubs · Chicago See the Story

Pope Leo, From Chicago, Makes His First US Pitch at White Sox Park

67% Left coverage: 9 sources

By Tom Polansek and Joshua McElweePope Leo XIV · Chicago See the Story

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