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Chicago Sky Struggle as Angel Reese Faces Teammate Distrust
CHICAGO, Illinois – After yet another disappointing night, Angel Reese is facing growing distrust from her teammates on the Chicago Sky. The team suffered an 88-70 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday, and although Reese put up decent stats, her...

Chicago on list for ICE raids
As I write this, multiple news outlets have reported that the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five major U.S. cities, including Chicago, in the very near future. Chicago Mayor...

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet June 18
Dr. James D. Anderson, Board Member | University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignDr. James D. Anderson, Board Member | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet June...

Chicago on the Nile: A Century of Work by the Epigraphic Survey of the University of Chicago
Subscribe now for full access and no adverts Emily Teeter’s book, which accompanies a recent exhibition at the ISAC Museum (see ‘Exhibitions’ in AE 145), relates the story of the University of Chicago’s Epigraphic Survey expedition to Egypt, and...

Juneteenth Festival in West Pullman to support Black-owned restaurants and businesses
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC), an organization that provides strategic community-building services to residents and businesses across Chicago's Far South Side neighborhoods and south...

Illinois may streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
On the final day of the spring legislative session, the Democrat-led Illinois General Assembly passed a measure intended to make it easier for people who have been arrested for carrying guns illegally to obtain a state firearm permit so they would...

Our Chicago: The city's James Beard Award nominees
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On June 16, The James Beard Awards, held right here in Chicago, will recognize exceptional talent in the culinary arts. And it is no surprise that in a city known for its food, there are four Chicago chefs, one bar and a...
4 Retail Home Furnishing Stocks To Watch From A Prospering Industry
Image: Bigstock The Zacks Retail-Home Furnishings industry is showing positive momentum in 2025, supported by stable mortgage rates, improved consumer confidence, and a rebound in housing activity. Digital platforms are driving growth with AR...

Blaine Wilhour criticizes Illinois governance and immigration headlines
Blaine Wilhour, a notable figure in Illinois politics, recently expressed his views on social media regarding state governance and immigration policies. Through a series of tweets, he criticized the actions of Governor JB Pritzker and the...

Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 4 inmates sentenced in Wabash County
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov There are four inmates sentenced in Wabash County set to be released from jail during the third quarter of 2025,...

Anarchy: Chicago's Mayor Promises to Resist Enforcing the Law
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Is this resistance or treachery? Over the weekend on (of course) MSNBC, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Chicago, under...

Belleville residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April
Belleville taxpayers ranked 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April, according to Illinois tax records.In total, residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes during that month.Belleville ranked 50th in the Prairie...

Mount Prospect responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April
Mount Prospect taxpayers paid the 12th largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in April, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid just over $4.2 million in sales taxes during that month. Mount Prospect ranked 11th in the...

State of the Union: FanDuel, DraftKings to impose Illinois surcharge; Quintenz has his day on Capitol Hill, more
Welcome to iGB's State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we've covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. NCAA releases 2025 March Madness Signify Data Days after a federal judge signed...

Missouri governor signs off on financial aid for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on legislation that could provide millions of dollars for stadium upgrades for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Under the bill approved in a special session Wednesday by Missouri lawmakers, the state agreed to...

York, UWA, IIT Chicago among 5 foreign institutes coming to India
As a major leap towards redesigning the higher education ecosystem in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially given out Letters of Intent (LoIs) to five foreign universities, authorising them to open campuses in India. This is...

Roger Williams discusses patriotism and foreign policy issues on social media
Roger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House HeadshotRoger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot Roger Williams, a U.S. Congressman...

The assassination of a Chicago mob kingpin 50 years ago remains unsolved
On June 20, 1975, Weldon Whisler’s phone rang at 1 in the morning. Instead of rolling over and going back to sleep, he answered it. That is the mark of a journeyman reporter. “Have you got a paper and pencil handy?” the caller asked. “I’m going...

How to Watch Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 16
David E. Olson, PhD. - Chair | ICJIA Board | Loyola University ChicagoDavid E. Olson, PhD. - Chair | ICJIA Board | Loyola University Chicago Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 16. Here is the agenda provided...