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Madigan Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years in Federal Corruption Case

Corruption · Chicago

Madigan Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years in Federal Corruption Case

45% Center coverage: 31 sources

The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker.See the Story

Chicago Braces For Increased ICE Raids, Possible Chaos, Ahead Of 'No Kings' Protest

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Chicago

Chicago Braces For Increased ICE Raids, Possible Chaos, Ahead Of 'No Kings' Protest

46% Right coverage: 24 sources

Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki Homer as Cubs Edge Pirates 3

Chicago Cubs · Chicago

Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki Homer as Cubs Edge Pirates 3

49% Center coverage: 16 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, Seiya Suzuki added a solo shot in the sixth, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a…See the Story

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IL Air Quality Among Worst In World As Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Pritzker Defends Illinois’ Immigration Laws in Theatrical Congressional Hearing

50% Center coverage: 14 sources

Given multiple scenarios about what should happen to people who commit crimes while illegally in the country, Pritzker reiterated he supports deporting violent people but emphasized that must happen with due processTim Walz · Chicago See the Story

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Generates Record $683 Million Economic ...

83% Center coverage: 12 sources

Independent Study Shows Marathon's Impact Increased 22%; Surge in Tourism and Job CreationChicago Marathon · Chicago See the Story

Mayor Eddie Melton Honors NFL Star Lonnie Johnson Jr.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton will present the Key to the City to Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr., a proud native of Gary, during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event will take place at West Side Leadership Academy’s football field during Johnson’s annual “Protect the Youth” Football Camp. The ceremony […]NFL · Chicago Read Article

White Sox vs. Rangers Highlights

Check out the best moments between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. SourceChicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Chicago Bears Called Top Trade Destinaton For Disgruntled Pass Rusher

The Chicago Bears were able to address almost every position of need in the offseason. Most agree that the only one that didn’t get as much attention as expected was running back. However, many still don’t think they did enough at edge rusher. Their only notable addition was Dayo Odeyingbo. While the veteran defensive end was productive during his time in Indianapolis, he was never a true sack specialist. Some feel the Bears need to take another…Trade · Chicago Read Article

Chicago White Sox-Texas Runs

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Rangers first. Josh Smith singles to shortstop. Wyatt Langford singles to right center field. Josh Smith to third. Corey Seager out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Michael A. Taylor....White Sox · Chicago See the Story

Angel Reese Turns In Another Terrible Game As Brittney Griner, Dream, Dominate Chicago Sky

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Angel Reese played one of her better games of the season on Friday, and it still wasn't nearly enough to give her a positive rating. Or to get her Chicago Sky even remotely close to securing their third win of the season.Reese and the Sky played Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream at the Gateway Center on Friday in the battle of WNBA players who most hate Caitlin Clark. Despite a relatively close halftime score, the Fever pulled away, winning …Angel Reese · Chicago Read Article

Mel’s California Hoagies celebrates its grand opening in Homewood - HF Chronicle

Open the article to view the coverage from hfchronicle.comHomewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

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