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North Carolina adds another blue chip recruit to class of 2024

On Monday, St. Rita (Chicago, Ill.) four-star center James Brown announced his commitment to North Carolina.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

As outdoor preschools gain traction, states work to unlock funding

GLENCOE, Ill. — On a wet December afternoon, Emma Donnelly leads a class of 4- and 5-year-olds down a muddy path at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The kids jump into puddles, climb trees and roll in dirt before running up a hill overlooking a lake where they spot a small…

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

WEKU · Jan 5, 2023

Anti-vaxxers target NFL player collapse

MAGA conservatives tried to score political points after the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field

Salon · Jan 3, 2023

Durbin pushing through historic diversity on federal bench

“I’m pretty proud of what we’ve been able to achieve,” said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who starts a second term as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee when the new 118th Congress kicks off on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023

These 114 players made the 2023 All-American Bowl roster

Here are the 114 players who made the cut, according to On3.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2023

While the Players still isn’t a bona fide major, the area near TPC Sawgrass has been a hotbed for major champions

Here's the roll call of players considered "local" to TPC Sawgrass and Ponte Vedra Beach who have won majors. It's impressive.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Chicago on Wednesday to tout Biden administration accomplishments

President Joe Biden and top administration officials will fan out across the nation the day after Republicans take control of the House.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2023

Commentary: Democracy won in 2022. Now, we have to set the bar higher

For many reasons, 2022 was a resounding victory for democracy. Voters in several more cities across the country passed ranked-choice voting and other powerful anti-corruption laws. Election liars failed to seize control of voting in the states that will decide the 2024 election. The violence and mayhem that many predicted…

Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022

The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday will surpass an estimated $565 million

As of late Monday, lottery officials estimate Tuesday's Mega Millions prize at $565 million — or more than $293 million if delivered in cash.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2022