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Top Illinois Medicaid contractor Centene Corp. failed foster kids with ‘unacceptable’ medical care

A nearly $370 million contract promised to improve health care for state wards. But, for two years, Centene’s YouthCare program fell short on basic care, leaving foster parents scrambling.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

5 Bold predictions for Bears vs. Lions

From the Bears dropping 40 points to David Montgomery's resurgence, here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Lions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022

Picture Chicago: Photography from a busy week of midterm elections

Democrats command several wins throughout Illinois and U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia enters the crowded race for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats only plan ‘strengthening and clarifying’ of criminal justice reforms — no ‘gutting’

The blue wave that washed over Illinois on Tuesday gives Democrats the political cover to argue that despite the GOP blitzkrieg of negative TV ads, voters agree the provisions in the SAFE-T Act are sound public policy. Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes, in…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

Illinois vs Purdue Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Purdue game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 11 game on Saturday, November 12

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2022

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

State House GOP Leader Jim Durkin’s decision not to seek reelection as minority leader reflects the dissatisfaction among many establishment Republicans. “I began this journey as a voice of moderation and conclude this journey the same way I started, a voice of moderation,” Durkin said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Asian Americans are making a big mark in Illinois politics

A long history of structural racial inequality blocked Asian Americans from political participation. With Tuesday’s wins, we’ll be able to advocate for our communities so that it will not be possible to make policies “about us without us.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Four more years! Maybe? Pritzker downplays presidential buzz after soaring speech — but won’t commit to serving full term as gov

In Pritzker’s first news conference following his electoral drubbing of Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, the governor insisted he is “not focused” on presidential politics “at all.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

Newly reelected Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker says his victory indicates that Illinois voters want the state to be a “beacon of hope and opportunity.”

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Dems feared they might lose their slim majority on Illinois Supreme Court, but ended up extending their control

Democratic candidates won both vacant seats after a hard fought and expensive campaign, giving the party a 5-2 majority on the high court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022