All Stories from March 12, 2026 (Change date)
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Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accountsMar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits.
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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detaineeMar 12, 2026 3:38 pm - Israel's military on Thursday said it was dropping charges against five soldiers accused of beating and sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera.
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Boys basketball: Benet’s MacDermot left Australia 9 months ago to chase his hoops dreams — now he’s chasing a state titleMar 12, 2026 3:27 pm - Ethan MacDermot was living on the other side of the world when Benet won its state championship last March. He’ll be front and center Friday in Champaign. Benet’s 6-foot-...
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Boys basketball: Three-sport star Stepanich leads York to stateMar 12, 2026 3:08 pm - York is a 109-year-old school steeped in athletic tradition. Its boys basketball coach, Mike Dunn, knows it well. His great-grandfather, Clarence D. East, was the school’...
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Boys basketball: Kaneland’s secret weapons — A barn, 500 shots a day, and the defense carrying the Knights to stateMar 12, 2026 2:56 pm - Team dinners at Connor Kimme’s house for the Kaneland boys basketball team aren’t just about the food. They’re about the barn. Kyle Kimme, Connor’s father, started buildi...
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Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judgesMar 12, 2026 2:48 pm - A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threatsMar 12, 2026 2:46 pm - Illinois election officials and community leaders say they are confident the state is mostly insulated from the Trump administration’s aggressive moves and heated rhetoric on election administration as Illinois’ March 17 primary approaches.
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Reset your morning rhythm with homemade grab-and-go treatsMar 12, 2026 1:49 pm - This month’s recipes lean into a cozy-meets-convenient energy with treats you can bake once and enjoy all week long. Think easy grab-and-go options that feel a little indulgent: dark chocolate banana muffins, tart cherry pecan scones and a crunchy trail mix granola.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, DHS saysMar 12, 2026 1:05 pm - The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials.