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PALM CARD: Benton Case Raises New - and Old - Questions For Illinois Democrats

PALM CARD: Benton Case Raises New - and Old - Questions For Illinois Democrats

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Trump pulls out ‘Trump 2028’ cap during correspondents’ dinner re-do

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PALM CARD: Benton Case Raises New - and Old - Questions For Illinois Democrats

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United scraps some flight plans at O'Hare due to FAA cap order

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WEEKEND WALLET: Can you actually afford a pet?

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Chicagoans worry about closure of seven grocery stores

Chicagoans worry about closure of seven grocery stores

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Fish tank floods store, kills fish and causes concerns for small business

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A northwest suburban man will remain behind bars after what's allegedly his eight arrest for DUI

A northwest suburban man will remain behind bars after what's allegedly his eight arrest for DUI

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Durbin a "no" vote on defense spending bill

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Man sitting in vehicle fatally shot in Uptown

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Wheaton man charged with sexually assaulting female friend

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Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary

Jul 24, 2026

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

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White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?

White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?

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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

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Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

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From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump's intervention

From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump's intervention

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Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis

Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis

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Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

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Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote

Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote

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Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump

Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump

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SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November

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Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

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Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants

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White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown

White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown

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Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

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American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies

American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies

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Celebrity giving is evolving: Ariana Grande’s foundation shows how

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China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions

China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions

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EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors

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New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

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Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

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Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect

Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect

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Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station

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Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture

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Patrick Mahomes cleared with no limits for the start of Chiefs training camp after knee surgery

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Ryan Blaney, Todd Gilliland ready for Brickyard 400 balancing act with $1 million prize at stake

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Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence

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Georgia tops preseason media poll to win SEC championship in 2026

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Michael Kim shoots a 59 at the 3M Open, the 15th time it's been done in PGA Tour history

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QB battles, injured stars returning and Aaron Donald's potential comeback among NFL's top storylines

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IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'

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Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center

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Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

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Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

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Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has tested positive for cocaine

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Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit

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British Open winner Ryan Fox arrives back in New Zealand, hankering for sleep and a pie

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Rams unveil alternate uniforms to honor LA's 1951 title team, 1960s Fearsome Foursome era

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Kohles shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the 3M Open. Scheffler 3 shots back

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Brianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet

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NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility rule being challenged in court

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Mark Cuban's investment group buys a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of Las Vegas move

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After last year's bummer of a season, Arch Manning keys in on making this a great season at Texas

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White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?

White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?

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DNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage

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Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him

Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him

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Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation

Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation

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Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut

Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut

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Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

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Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old

Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old

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Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with 'Pumping Iron,' dies at 84

Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with 'Pumping Iron,' dies at 84

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Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose tabbed as NBA 2K cover athletes

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose tabbed as NBA 2K cover athletes

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Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen

Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen

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The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

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South Korean singer Lim Kim traces a decade of self-discovery on new album ‘Exit to Nowhere’

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On 'Little Miss Twain,' Shania Twain reflects on her humble beginnings and her late mother

On 'Little Miss Twain,' Shania Twain reflects on her humble beginnings and her late mother

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Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18

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Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews

Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews

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Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial

Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial

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Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

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Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

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Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources

Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources

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