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FILE - Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)
Sports
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Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension

The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.

Michael Rabbitt poses for a photo at his home in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
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DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds

The Associated Press’ analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
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Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen

Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa.

Local
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See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops

Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.

Randall Knott
Local
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Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested

Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.

Police raided the Harrisburg, right, in May 2024 after customs officials in New York intercepted a package addressed to him that prosecutors said contained two silencers.
IL State News
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Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years

Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one’ while his lawyer pleaded for ‘mercy.’

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
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Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start

Disability rights advocates alleged law is discriminatory, needs more state oversight.

A stovetop burns natural gas. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
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Attorney general reaches settlement to reduce Nicor Gas request by 63%

But advocates say it’s a compromise, ‘not a clear win for customers.’

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