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Gov. JB Pritzker arrives to deliver his annual budget address on Feb. 19, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai/pool)

Chicago Bears and Gov. JB Pritzker have quietly hired outside consultants for stadium talks

May 29, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $100,000 in taxpayer funds for an outside legal consultant to advise the state in discussions with the Chicago Bears.

Bicyclist killed in early-morning crash on Michigan Avenue

May 26, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

An 18-year-old bicyclist died after being hit by an SUV on Michigan Avenue.

Police officers detain a person near a scene where a 22-year-old man was stabbed in the back in the 700 block of North State Street, May 25, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Man and 17-year-old girl in custody after River North altercation ends in stabbing

May 26, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Two people were in police custody for allegedly stabbing a man during an altercation in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of the 14th District speaks Feb. 17, 2025, as Illinois officials gathered to oppose federal budget cuts to services. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Rep. Lauren Underwood says she is not running to succeed Dick Durbin in the Senate

May 19, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

Four-term west suburban Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's decision to not run to succeed Dick Durbin in the Senate ends weeks of speculation.

A digital billboard advertising the Chicago Bears sits near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racecourse near Route 53 and Northwest Highway on June 25, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears shifting their stadium focus to Arlington Heights

October 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

The Chicago Bears have flirted with leaving Chicago and building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, from left, and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Jonathan Jackson hold a news conference at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago on March 18, 2025, to discuss the impact of possible Medicaid cuts. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

US Rep. Jonathan Jackson not endorsing colleague Robin Kelly in her bid to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate

May 15, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

US Rep. Robin Kelly said colleague Rep. Jonathan Jackson was endorsing her in US Senate race but Jackson's camp later said he was remaining neutral.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Matteson shown before speaking at the City Club of Chicago, recently announced that she is launching a Democratic primary campaign for Dick Durbin's Senate seat on May 12, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Congresswoman Robin Kelly embraces underdog status in bid to succeed US Sen. Dick Durbin

May 13, 2025 at 10:26 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is already facing two opponents expected to be flush with campaign cash in race to succeed US Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his ceremonial office after delivering his annual budget address on Feb. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker to testify before Congress on Illinois’ ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

May 6, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker along with governors from New York and Minnesota will testify on their state's immigration policies before a House committee next month.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, 2nd, right, speaks to Rep. Lauren Underwood, 14th, and Rep. Bill Foster, 11th, on Feb. 17, 2025, at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago as Illinois officials gathered to oppose federal budget cuts to services. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Rep. Robin Kelly jumps into US Senate race to replace retiring Dick Durbin

May 6, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

South suburban US Rep. Robin Kelly becomes the second candidate to enter what’s expected to be a crowded field to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

Professor Emeritus Brian Diers checks on varieties of soybeans being grown for the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on Feb. 14, 2025, in Urbana. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Facing closure from Trump cuts, U. of I. soybean lab gets temporary lifeline

April 28, 2025 at 5:59 p.m.

A U of I soybean research lab that faced closure after federal funding cuts got an anonymous donation that will keep it open another year.

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