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Pat Fitzgerald to Volunteer at Chicagoland High School After Northwestern Firing

The former Wildcats coach will assist one of the top Illinois high school football programs this fall.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2023

Trump? Who’s he? Republicans avoid talk of indicted GOP frontrunner at State Fair —except for Bailey: ‘I support him 100%’

Illinois Republicans didn’t mention former President Donald Trump in their speeches. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” state House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Let’s talk about Illinois.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court narrowly upholds assault weapons ban as opponents vow to continue legal fight

The opinion was handed down in a lawsuit by a central Illinois lawmaker who argued that banning the sale of high-powered rifles and high-capacity magazines violates the state constitution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023

No, law does not allow ‘illegal immigrants’ to become cops

Misinformation like this, including a tweet from U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, is harmful and divisive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Simone Biles Returns to Competition With a Smile, Style—and Unrivaled Skill

In her first competitive meet in two years, Biles swept away her opponents Saturday. More important, she did so with a clear mind.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2023

Dousing the flames on Mary Miller’s social media firestorm

Gov. J.B. Pritzker eventually pointed out on Twitter that House members, “including those who are now complaining about it,” had voted for the bill in question before the Senate Republicans “started spreading lies.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

How TV Money Killed the Pac-12

Tradition. Regional rivalries. History. None of that matters in a college football world that’s always chasing more dollars.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2023

State Outside Of Tornado Alley Leads 2023 Twister Count

The state of Illinois has recorded over 125 tornadoes as of August 1 far more than the state averaage this year.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

On this day: Shaq signs, Robert Parish leaves, Tiny Archibald trade; Arnie Risen passes

On this date in Boston Celtics history, the team added Shaquille O'Neal and Nate Archibald but lost Robert Parish in free agency.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 4, 2023

Winners and losers following first week of Bears training camp

After seven days of Bears training camp practices, here are our winners and losers up to this point.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2023