All Stories from April 8, 2026 (Change date)
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Advice for Bulls: Don’t overcomplicate the executive searchApr 08, 2026 8:05 pm - The Bulls have launched their search for a new lead basketball executive. What should they be looking for? It’s simple: Someone who can do one thing well.
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Retiring Benet coach Kilbride ‘did it the right way,’ leaving legacy beyond the winsApr 08, 2026 7:38 pm - Benet girls basketball coach Joe Kilbride, who led the Redwings to two state titles, announced his retirement March 25. His assistant, Kelsey Coulter, will be the new head coach.
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As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious toneApr 08, 2026 6:21 pm - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine struck different tones on Wednesday while describing the state of hostilities with Iran, with the secretary characterizing the conflict mostly in the past tense while the general appeared unwilling to use such absolute terms and left open the possibility that additional U.S. troops could be killed.
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DHS chief mulls yanking customs from sanctuary city airports, raising O’Hare angst, Pritzker rebukeApr 08, 2026 6:18 pm - “Right before the World Cup?” Gov. JB Pritzker asked on X after DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested customs isn’t a given for sanctuary city airports, like O’Hare.
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What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk toApr 08, 2026 6:15 pm - A tenuous ceasefire deal in the Iran war allowing negotiations for a longer-term peace between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy after Tehran accused the Trump administration of major violations.
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage ratesApr 08, 2026 6:10 pm - The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.
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Wauconda starts annexation process to block solar energy facility in residential areaApr 08, 2026 6:03 pm - Wauconda has begun the process to annex 62 acres on the north side of town to block a solar energy system to be built near a residential area.
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How Missouri edge Zion Young could fit the Chicago BearsApr 08, 2026 6:00 pm - The Bears’ defense created the most takeaways and interceptions in the NFL last season. They did it despite not getting much consistent pressure from the defensive line.
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License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless driversApr 08, 2026 6:00 pm - Illinois drivers who have their license suspended for speeding or reckless driving violations could have an alternative under legislation being considered in the Statehouse.
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Lake County kicks off $98 million road construction programApr 08, 2026 5:58 pm - About 30 transportation-related projects will be under construction this season in Lake County as part of the $98 million 2026 construction program.