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U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change. -
Two rulings — in federal and state courts — make it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger aimed to combine two of America's largest supermarket chains. -
The Afghanistan Memory Home Museum shares details and belongings from those who've died in conflict. It shut its doors when the Taliban took power, buried much of its collection — but has now reemerged. -
Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.
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Over 2,000 brand new toys and gifts will be distributed. -
The worst type of natural hazard for Jackson County agriculture is drought. -
Design elements range from Abraham Lincoln’s silhouette to green stripes representing rows of crops. -
Economic resilience measures have improved since Great Recession and pandemic -
This resolution has been passed by USG but it still has a long way to go before it will hit student accounts. -
A state appeals court has ruled that a Woodford County judge did not properly consider the level of impairment before sentencing a woman to 11 years in prison after a fatal DUI crash in 2022. -
As of the end of November, 1,902 whooping cough infections were reported in Illinois this year. That’s three times more cases compared to the same time last year and the highest number of cases Illinois has seen since 2012. -
More patients are coming to their doctors with questions about long held health practices. How should health experts respond? -
The IHSA is changing how often it adjusts which schools play in which classes in the state playoffs. -
Tom Homan made his remarks at a Northwest Side GOP holiday party. He also warned Mayor Brandon Johnson about the deportation plan, saying, “If he doesn’t want to help, get the hell out of the way.” -
After an extraordinarily short day of trial Monday, jurors may only remember one detail: those high up in Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2018 campaign had nicknamed then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan “Sphinx.” -
The smell of raw cannabis in a vehicle gives police probable cause to search it, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week.
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But the department's internal watchdog found no evidence of political motivation by federal prosecutors. -
This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of 2024. -
The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad has come as welcome news to many, but there are jitters both inside and outside the country about what will follow. -
Police say the suspect had a ghost gun, possibly made with a 3D printer, when he was arrested on Monday. Here's what to know about the increasingly widespread weapons and efforts to regulate them. -
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested over his alleged collusion with in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion. -
Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase. -
China's secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it's unclear whether it's a formal military drill. -
In his new Netflix comedy special, "What Had Happened Was," Jamie Foxx reveals he had a brain bleed and a stroke. -
Police arrested Luigi Mangione yesterday and charged him with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. Here's the latest details. And, why food recalls are rising. -
With the arrest of Luigi Mangione, police have apprehended and charged a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though many questions remain unanswered.
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Our critics gather together their favorite films and TV shows of 2024. You can search by genre and where you can see it. -
Toy companies are preparing for tariffs in the new Trump administration. Nearly all toys sold in the U.S. are imported — mostly from China.
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