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Beer, confused fans and a very angry mom: When Bo Jackson took Japan

In an extract from his new book on the multi-sport legend, Jeff Pearlman takes a look at the star’s unusual trip across the Pacific for the Japan Bowl

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State reports 65 new ‘mild’ cases of COVID-19 at LaSalle Veterans’ Home, site of deadly outbreak two years ago

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs said 23 staff and 42 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle. No one has required hospitalization.

Chicago Sun-Times

Abortion vs. Mike Madigan? Democrats and Republicans play hole cards in high-stakes battle for control of state Supreme Court

It wasn’t really possible for Democrats to draw the new state Supreme Court map in a way that would have assured them of winning one of the seats on the November ballot, as would have been their normal tendency. Instead, both seats are in play.

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Free judges from electoral politics

Judges should not be elected. They should be randomly selected from a pool of pre-qualified candidates.

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Illinois manufacturers have a job waiting for you

We’re looking for people who want to be innovators, entrepreneurs, builders and dreamers. Manufacturing offers some of the best-paying, most technologically advanced and exciting careers out there.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fall colors in Chicago area are the best in years. But don't wait too long to peep at the leaves

CHICAGO — Family portrait takers, tour guides and social media influencers are running out of time to photograph the final days of the best season of fall colors in northern Illinois in years, experts say.

Chicago Tribune

Rep. Mary Miller a national leader when it comes to ‘incendiary rhetoric’ is fueling ‘polarization’

Miller, an Illinois lawmaker from a downstate district, was cited in a New York Times study.

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Shadows of Trump’s false stolen election claims hang over Illinois GOP ‘election integrity’ efforts

CHICAGO — Hiring precinct election judges and poll watchers has traditionally been routine work for state political parties and candidates trying to ensure ballots are cast and counted properly leading up to Election Day.

Chicago Tribune

Redrawn Illinois congressional map gives most incumbents an election edge over newcomers, but issues such as economy, crime, abortion could also play a factor

CHICAGO — With the control of Congress up for grabs in this fall’s election, Democrats and Republicans can ill-afford to lose any House seats — and issues from the economy to abortion could help decide which way voters break in Illinois and elsewhere.

Chicago Tribune

What's Going On With Cannabis Pricing In Illinois? Analyst Examines Retailers' Menus

Illinois is one of the most prominent cannabis markets in the U.S. In 2022, recreational marijuana sales crossed the $1 billion mark.

Benzinga

Pivotal Illinois Supreme Court elections, fueled by Big Money, are on the docket

Two of the court’s seven seats have opened up, and the winners of those seats will determine whether the court is majority conservative or moderate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Your vote on workers’ rights, Illinois Supreme Court can help improve the lives of working families

They are three of the most important campaigns now unfolding in Illinois in the Nov. 8 election.

Chicago Sun-Times

INHS’s aerial waterfowl survey: “Birds continue to be congregated where there is water”

Joshua Osborn found that “Birds continue to be congregated where there is water” in his latest aerial waterfowl survey for the Illinois Natural History Survey, just ahead of opening day for the north zone duck and Canada goose seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inside AT&T’s alleged ‘conspiracy’ to bribe powerbrokers at the Illinois Capitol

WBEZ and the Sun-Times have learned the identities of three former top phone-company lobbyists with ties to a Springfield corruption scandal as former AT&T President La Schiazza, pleaded not guilty to five criminal counts in federal court Friday.

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Actress Sharon Stone tweets support of Illinois Holocaust Museum in antisemitic climate

CHICAGO — Hollywood actress Sharon Stone is again boosting the work of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie on social media.

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds may delay AT&T Illinois case for 2 years; ex-president pleads not guilty to Madigan-related charges

The hearing came one week after federal prosecutors expanded their case against Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant, Michael McClain, to include an alleged illegal attempt by AT&T Illinois to sway Madigan.

Zenger

Upper Midwest Buried By Heavy Snow As Chicago Sees 1st Flakes

Winterlike scenes unfolded across portions of the Upper Midwest as many residents woke up to snow.

Chicago Sun-Times

Obama backs Pritzker for governor

In a statewide ad, the former president credits Pritzker for making Illinois a national leader in raising the minimum wage and protecting voting rights and a woman’s right to choose, among other issues.

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Trump critic Kinzinger wades into Utah Senate race against Lee

SALT LAKE CITY — Retiring Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois came to Utah on Thursday to make the case for electing the independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin over incumbent Republican Sen. Mike Lee.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker insider Nikki Budzinski cashing in as a consultant since leaving state government

In 10 months, she has made more than $500,000 from a lobbyist, Democratic groups that don’t disclose their contributors and political and labor groups. She’s now running for Congress.

Roll Call

Trump critic Kinzinger wades into Utah Senate race against Lee - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican Trump critic on the Jan. 6 committee, appeared with Sen. Mike Lee's challenger, Evan McMullin.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Revolving door’ looks even worse in U.S. military than in state government

Congress needs to require a lot more transparency when retired military members go to work for other governments.

Chicago Sun-Times

Advocate Aurora patient data breached

The Illinois-Wisconsin hospital system said it can’t estimate how many of its 3 million patients were affected.

Daily Mirror

Owl seen taking to the skies riding a child's horse toy in baffling scene

A resident spotted the owl resting in a tree while holding the horse toy. As it flew off it looked like the bird was riding the horse in Eureka, Illinois, in the US

Tribune News Service

In Illinois, legislative candidates have divergent views on abortion

CHICAGO — The overturning of Roe v. Wade paved the way for states to pass their own abortion laws, and while Illinois law continues to allow abortions, legislative candidates bring divergent views.

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