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This week: Senate returns, staring at possible partial government shutdown

The Senate is setting up for another standoff over government funding after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis resident on Saturday.

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Illinois Freshman Keaton Wagler, Once Overlooked, Drops 46 to Stun No. 4 Purdue

The guard, who was getting Division II looks 18 months ago, delivered one of the season’s most eye-opening road performances, accelerating his rise from unknown to on NBA radars.

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Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Playoff Brackets: Expert Picks, Imaginative Scenarios

Who’s the next Indiana? Will the Big Ten win a fourth straight championship? We dive into multiple projections for next season’s playoff.

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Paris Hilton joins House advocates behind deepfakes bill

The Senate passed the bill in the wake of the outcry over AI-generated sexualized images, including of women and children, posted on X.

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Donald Trump’s war against ‘biased media’ crumbles as Republicans force him to fund $643 million agency he wants destroyed

He can't stop it.

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Senate passes bill targeting nonconsensual deepfake images

Passage follows furor over Elon Musk-owned X allowing the Grok AI chatbot to generate sexualized images of real people, including children.

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Bears Are Exploring Moving Out of Chicago and Into Indiana

The team has been in Chicago for more than 100 years, having moved to the city in 1921 from Decatur, Ill., where they were founded as the Staleys in 1920, and officially became the Bears in 1922.

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Senate eyes NDAA passage next week amid aviation safety worries - Roll Call

Senate leaders plan for the chamber to vote next week to clear the bicameral compromise defense policy bill for Trump’s signature.

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Grading Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State: Big Name Immediately Raises Spartans’ Floor

The former Northwestern coach is a proven commodity in the conference and now will have better access to talent and a potential path to the CFP.

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Northwestern-Illinois Clash Turned Into a Winter Wonderland

The Land of Lincoln Trophy game took on a snowy flavor.

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How Kylan Boswell Became the Glue and Emotional Leader Driving Illinois’s Rise

Though his two-way effort in Tuesday’s win over Texas Tech stood out, the senior has taken charge of the Illini in a more vital facet off the court.

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D.C.'s Dress Code Revolution Is Now in Session

Inoffensive suits and American flag pins used to be the status quo. Now, Capitol Hill insiders are setting classic decorum aside for all-out expression.

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Illinois mom Robyn Polston arrested. Her daughter’s junior high date is the father of her child

She chaperoned their dance.

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Senators unveil bipartisan chatbot child safety bill - Roll Call

The bill would give enforcement power to DOJ and states for its disclosure requirements and ban on AI companions for children.

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Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment

The president’s special envoy to the Middle East reported in August that he still owned a Trump-linked cryptocurrency.

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Life after Congress: Rodney Davis’ off-ramp includes solutions and a shorkie - Roll Call

“It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican.

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Stellantis to increase U.S. production by 50%

The automaker formerly known as Fiat Chrysler announced plans to invest $13 billion over four years in the U.S. and add more than 5,000 jobs here.

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JD Vance Says JB Pritzker Violated His 'Fundamental' Oath To Office And Should 'Suffer Some Consequences'

Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) on Sunday, saying the Democratic leader should face repercussions for his handling of Chicago's rising crime, echoing President Donald Trump's call to jail the governor.

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Ranking the 15 Best Centers in Men’s College Basketball for 2025

Led by St. John’s do-it-all anchor Zuby Ejiofor, Oregon’s Nate Bittle and Illinois’s Tomislav Ivisic, the nation’s top centers combine old-school toughness with modern versatility.

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Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal - Roll Call

Senate passage of the annual defense policy bill paves the way for the chamber to formally negotiate with the House on a compromise version.

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USA Basketball Tabs Erik Spoelstra As Next World Cup, Olympic Men's Coach

The Heat coach will reportedly lead the United States on home soil.

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Caleb Williams to Invest in Boston NWSL Expansion Team

The Windy City's quarterback is helping out Beantown's team.

Latin Times

Feds Suspend Billions for Chicago Transit Projects Amid 'Race-Based Contracting' Concerns

Local leaders expressed alarm at the decision, with Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) calling it "a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized"

Reason

Josh Hawley and Democrat Allies Target AI With New Legal and Regulatory Regime

Two bills recently introduced by Hawley would set American AI and the economy back.

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Indiana Makes Loud Statement in Beatdown of Illinois: Respect This CFP Contender

Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers heard the noise and delivered their most convincing proof yet that last season was no fluke.

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