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State lawmakers move to block towns from imposing taxes on sports bettingMar 16, 2026 3:02 pm - Chicago’s steep new tax on sports betting is creating a backlash in Springfield that could lead to new restrictions on whether municipalities should have the power to tax gambling revenue.
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League tournaments can be a long grind. That could impact which teams advance in March MadnessMar 16, 2026 2:41 pm - Purdue had just battled through the Big Ten Tournament, beating three straight NCAA Tournament teams — the last a No. 1 seed in Michigan — to claim a grinding championshi...
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Jets agree to trade quarterback Justin Fields to Chiefs to serve as Mahomes’ backup, AP source saysMar 16, 2026 2:14 pm - The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
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WNBA and players’ union report progress in CBA talks as key issues remainMar 16, 2026 2:10 pm - Both the WNBA and players' union feel progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement, but they both say there's still work to be done to get a deal to the finish line.
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Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha BoisvertMar 16, 2026 2:01 pm - The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with Sacha Boisvert, one of the team's top prospects.
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‘Everybody Loses’ tallies the steep costs of sports gamblingMar 16, 2026 1:25 pm - “What do we stand to gain, and what are we willing to lose?” starts Danny Funt’s book “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.”
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Diocese of Joliet appoints new superintendent of Catholic schoolsMar 16, 2026 1:09 pm - The Diocese of Joliet has named its next superintendent of Catholic schools. Gregory N. Porod will step into the role on June 29, following Dr. James Quaid, who held the position for three years.
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St. Charles District 303’s Fiddle Fest honors founderMar 16, 2026 12:37 pm - The 2026 Fiddle Fest honored founder Rita Borkowski with a commissioned musical piece, celebrating her legacy in establishing the festival that has grown since 2005 to become a cherished community tradition linking past and present.
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Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatmentMar 16, 2026 11:52 am - White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but will continue working during her treatment, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday.
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Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shippingMar 16, 2026 7:37 am - The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub for travelers.