All Stories from June 12, 2026 (Change date)
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Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them competeJun 12, 2026 12:50 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker announced nearly $25 million in funding to support 434 independent pharmacies across the state. The funding, established through bipartisan legislation signed by Pritzker last year, is generated through fees levied on pharmacy benefit managers, the pharmaceutical middlemen responsible for negotiating drug pricing plans between drug developers and employer insurance plans.
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10,000 Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changesJun 12, 2026 12:48 pm - A bill that will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk will officially remove an estimated 10,000 people from the state’s Medicaid program, leaving them without any form of health coverage.
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Jaxson Davis announces he’s leaving Warren, will play senior season at Kansas prep schoolJun 12, 2026 12:14 pm - Warren senior Jaxson Davis, one of the top boys basketball players in the nation, announced on social media Friday that he is leaving the school to play his senior season at a prep school in Kansas.
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From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit ‘Gracie’s Corner’ lands streaming and development dealJun 12, 2026 12:03 pm - During the pandemic, husband-and-wife professors noticed their kids’ educational videos lacked Black characters. So they created "Gracie's Corner," an animated educational series that blends nursery rhymes with hip-hop and R&B while teaching literacy, math and social-emotional skills. The show is now headed to Disney+.
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Police: 8-year-old boy found dead in pond near Wheeling homeJun 12, 2026 11:44 am - An 8-year-old Wheeling boy was found dead in a pond near his home late Thursday, according to police.
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Juneteenth in the Burbs returns to Harper College to celebrate freedom, culture and communityJun 12, 2026 11:34 am - Harper College will host Juneteenth in the Burbs from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on its Palatine campus. The free event is open to everyone and will feature food, performances, vendors and more.
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Coby Bryant brings his fiery intensity to a new-look secondary for the Chicago BearsJun 12, 2026 11:24 am - Coby Bryant's fiery intensity is part of a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears after the safety signed a $40 million, three-year contract with the team in free agency. The 27-year-old Bryant was a key member of Seattle's dominant defense last season, helping the Seahawks to the franchise's second Super Bowl championship.
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3 health benefits of marriage — and an important catchJun 12, 2026 11:21 am - Relationships — whether romantic, platonic or familial — are powerful contributors to well-being. Having close social ties and support can improve health and maybe even increase longevity. However, some research suggests that being married could come with specific health-related benefits.
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Ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen: Which pain reliever should you use?Jun 12, 2026 11:17 am - While both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve pain and reduce fevers, the science suggests there are times when one may have an advantage over the other.
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How the Cubs used Edward Cabrera’s 15-day IL stint to get his stuff backJun 12, 2026 11:17 am - The Cubs took advantage of pitcher Edward Cabrera’s recent stint on the injured list with a blister to try to make improvements in his mechanics.
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