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Ranking All Eight Men’s March Madness Sweet 16 Games

From sleeper showdowns to Final Four previews, here’s how every Sweet 16 game stacks up.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Carell explains 'lame' way he asked his wife for a date

Rooster star Steve Carell has revealed the "lame" and "super uncool" way he asked out his wife Nancy Walls after they met when she was his student in his improvisation class when he was teaching in Chicago, Illinois.

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Illinois Alert: New Workforce Training Grants Open Today — Here’s Who Qualifies

If you’ve been thinking about switching careers, upgrading your skills, or finally getting into a higher-paying field, today’s news out of Illinois could be a...

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Illinois LIHEAP Deadline: Why March 31 Is the Last Chance for Regular Households to Get Heating Assistance

If you’re struggling with rising heating bills, timing matters more than you might think. Every year, thousands of Illinois residents miss out on energy assistance...

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Illinois Democratic Governor Proposes 'Project 2029' to Target Trump Officials With Prosecutions for Breaking Laws

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has outlined Project 2029, calling for Democrats to pursue legal action against Trump officials and law‑enforcement agents accused of breaking the law.

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Gracey Found Dead In Barcelona Beach—Spring Break Trip Ends In Tragedy

Jimmy Gracey, a student from Illinois, was found dead in Barcelona after going missing, with the cause of death still under investigation.

International Business Times UK

American student James Gracey found dead off Barcelona’s beach after disappearing from Shoko nightclub — here’s what we know

A 20-year-old American student, James Gracey, was found dead in shallow ocean waters in Barcelona after going missing during a night out clubbing. While initial signs suggest an accidental death, the circumstances remain unclear. Gracey, from Illinois, was on spring break and became separated from friends at a beachfront club.…

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

The Independent UK

26 Best Illinois Cities To Retire on $3,000 a Month

Living on $3,000 a month is possible in Illinois. These 26 cities offer affordable housing, low costs, and retirement-friendly amenities to stretch your budget.

GOBankingRates

Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

Cryptocurrency’s biggest Pac spent more than $10m for their candidates, only to be defeated by those who are anti-crypto

The Guardian - US

Police in Barcelona, Spain, are searching for James Gracey, a missing US student from Illinois

Police in Barcelona, Spain, are searching for a college student from Illinois reported missing this week after a night out with friends

The Independent UK

Eight states and DirecTV sue to block Nexstar and Tegna merger

The merger was endorsed in February by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

At the Races: Crypto’s next stand

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of…

Roll Call

50 Safest and Richest Small Towns To Live in 2026

America's safest and richest small towns are tucked away not on the coasts, but in the Midwest. According to a new study from GOBankingRates, 24 Midwest communities -- the most out of any U.S. region...

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Roll Call

Democrats tee up energy affordability debate with new bill

House Democratic leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition have introduced a lengthy bill aimed at navigating rising energy costs for American consumers. Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin of California are leading the charge on the 419-page legislative effort unveiled Wednesday that they’ve dubbed the “Energy…

The Independent UK

Democrats are eyeing a midterms wave and Republicans are feeling blue over this recent voting trend

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters can’t wait to kick out the Republicans in this November’s congressional races, primary turnout indicates. Eric Garcia explains why that is a terrible sign for the GOP

The Independent UK

Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well

The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics

Roll Call

Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

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Daniel Biss Wins in Illinois Despite Student Dating Scandal

Does this mean the #MeToo era is officially over?

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuff

Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staff

The Times of India

'Immigrant with 29 letters in name': Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi after losing primary

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi lost the Democratic primary for Illinois Senate to Lt Gov Juliana Stratton but conceded gracefully as he joked that, unlike Donald Trump, he was not going to question the outcome. In his concession speech, he said it was not the result he expected but he is an…

The Independent UK

Juliana Stratton secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Illinois

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International Business Times UK

Illinois Election Results 2026: Who Is Don Tracy? The 75-Year-Old Attorney Who Won the Republican Senate Primary

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat Juliana Stratton, he aims to challenge the status quo in November.

The Independent UK

Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

Axios

The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

Even the progressive primary candidates seen as most viable lost their races.

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