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Cost differs by sport and competition level, but some families are paying thousands of dollars each year to keep their kids in youth sports.

Travel tournaments and costly cleats: Suburban parents pay big bucks for youth sports

According to a recent national study, family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% from 2019 to 2024. Some suburban parents share how much they have paid.

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following ...

Bob Oswald

Facts Matter: Leaf blower vs. pepper spray photo is fake

In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that an ICE protester used a snow blower as a defense against pepper spray, cold temperatures this week are a sign that global warming is not real and more.

Johnson says no quick House vote to end shutdown -- blames Democrats for ICE demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote, all but ensuring the partial feder...

Andy Bittman

Ex-Huntley school board member gave no reason for sudden resignation

Former Huntley Community School District 158 board President Andy Bittman didn’t give a reason for his resignation when he abruptly departed from the school board over the holidays.

Sheriff says 'we do in fact have a crime scene' in search for mom of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie

An Arizona sheriff said Monday that “we do in fact have a crime scene” as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program.

New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility

H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, changes the work requirements for the federal food assistance program known as SNAP. Starting Feb. 1, adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents under age 14 must work, participate in employment and training programs or volunteer at least 80 hours each month to receive benefits.

Authorities investigating death of person found Friday behind Bartlett business

Authorities are investigating the death of a person found Friday behind a business in Bartlett.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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