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Welsh still mum on lawmaker ousted from Democratic caucus

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch late Wednesday balked at discussing the circumstances behind the ouster of state Rep. Harry Benton from the House Democratic ...

Sprouts Farmers Market, celebrating the opening of this New Jersey store in 2023, is charting an expansion into the Chicago area.

A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion push

Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.

A projector displays an example of cyberbullying or negative comments posted online, during a presentation by Township High School District 211.

Proposed law takes aim at harassing people by phone, computer or gaming platform

State legislators are considering making it illegal to use phones and electronic devices to harass people by intentionally causing emotional distress.

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman poses after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lucky Duck: Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman falls to Bears at No. 25, filling a need

The Chicago Bears used their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL draft to boost their secondary by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall on Thursday night.

Orlando Rivas

Fundraising campaign started for Buffalo Grove High security guard injured while protecting students

Funds are being raised to support a Buffalo Grove High School security guard who suffered a traumatic brain injury during dismissal Tuesday afternoon.

Cirque Italia’s Atlantis Water Circus will perform at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora Friday through Monday, April 24-27.

Things to do April 24-30: Cirque Italia, Fear No Art Festival, final performances of ‘Hamilton’ and more

Mark your calendar for Cirque Italia’s Atlantis Water Circus in Aurora, College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, the last weekend of “Hamilton” at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention in Schaumburg and more.

Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats

A “millionaire tax” proposal floated in the Illinois House failed to gain enough traction in Springfield this week, making it increasingly unlikely that voters will be asked to approve the measure in November.

The Dallas Mavericks' Max Christie scored 12 points in 12 minutes against the Bulls earlier this month.

Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levels

Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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