After meeting remotely with Chicago Bears executives, aides to Gov. J.B. Pritzker still expressed skepticism about Chicago stadium plan.
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Chicago White Sox drop 6th series sweep on the season — and at .194 have MLB’s lowest winning percentage
The Chicago White Sox have played 10 series and been swept in six. The Minnesota Twins completed a sweep Wednesday.
House Democrats advance November ballot questions aimed at driving party turnout
Illinois Democrats approved legislation aimed at boosting turnout by party faithful in November by offering voters three non-binding advisory questions on politically divisive issues.
Bill nixing senior driving test hits House roadblock, Senate version still going
Despite clearing a key committee and gaining dozens of sponsors, legislation to halt mandatory road tests for Illinois seniors is stalled in the Illinois House, supporters said Wednesday.
Pritzker: Bears lakefront stadium proposal still ‘a non-starter’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker cast more doubt Wednesday on the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a nearly $5 billion lakefront stadium, just hours after two of his top staff members met with team officials to discuss the plan.
Religion roundup: Sisterhood evening, gardening sale, Black church history talk, self-defense class set
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East Aurora High School student resource officer honored by Daughters of the American Revolution
Jason Woolsey was recently recognized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Distinguished Citizen Medal for his daily commitment and service to the East Aurora High School community, officials said.
Southtowners: Sandburg senior earns area’s first Pharm Tech license, more
Homewood’s Butler named Newcomer of the Year in college wrestling, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names new vice presidents, more
‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talking
Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.
Teen charged in Naperville shooting released
An 18-year-old male charged in an April shooting in Naperville has been released from jail.