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A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

1 month 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and move the measure one step closer to a final up-or-down vote. The [...]
MARY CLARE JALONICK and EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press

Illinois joins 21 states in lawsuit to block new Trump immigration policy

1 month 3 weeks ago
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate lawsuit Monday to block a Trump administration policy scheduled to take effect Friday, Sept. 18, that expands immigration officers' authority to consider an applicant's use of public benefits when determining eligibility for green cards or entry into the United States.
John Clark

Woman found guilty in Jefferson County 2004 murder

1 month 3 weeks ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - More than 22 years after a man was shot and killed in Jefferson County, the Missouri Attorney General announced that a jury found a woman guilty in the case last week. James Summers was shot in the back and face on April 27, 2004, outside his home he shared with his [...]
Megan Mueller

'Truly a blessing': Illinois $1.04B Powerball jackpot winner claims prize

1 month 3 weeks ago
QUINCY, Ill. — Nearly a month after winning a historic $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, the lucky Illinois lottery player who snagged the prize has finally come forward to claim their winnings. According to officials from the Illinois Lottery, the big winner, who chose to stay anonymous, snagged the $1.04 billion jackpot prize during the Wednesday, [...]
Gabriel Castillo

A kiss renews questions about why Illinois has so many townships?

1 month 3 weeks ago
LYONS TOWSHIP, Ill. (WGN) — A soap opera-style drama in the suburbs is renewing questions about the relevance of one level of local government — townships. According to available public records, townships cost Illinois taxpayers about three-quarters of $1 billion a year, but our questions start with a single kiss. A kiss caught on camera, [...]
Eli Ong and Ben Bradley