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2 days ago

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

2 days ago

‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

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Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

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Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.

2 days ago

Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

2 days ago

Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.

3 days ago

Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

3 days ago

Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.

3 days ago

Jim Furyk and Keegan Bradley added as assistant captains for Presidents Cup

“Both guys have incredible experience as leaders representing the United States and they've each earned the respect of players across generations,” Snedeker said.

3 days ago

Cubs RHP Cabrera optimistic after leaving game vs. Brewers with blister on middle finger

“I mean you take a guy out of a start, the next start's in question,” Counsell said.

3 days ago

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes another mistake on defense

Still wearing his full uniform long after the Cubs' ninth loss in 11 games, Crow-Armstrong called the pair of defensive miscues “genuinely laughable.”

4 days ago

Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes

Communication and experience with the process are keys to maintaining voter faith, clerks say.

4 days ago

Bulls hire Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for new-look front office

Mervis was hired as senior vice president of basketball operations and Law's title is vice president of player personnel.

5 days ago

Remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters set for rare federal misdemeanor trial next week

Judge agrees to look at grand jury transcripts, which defense hopes will negate trial.

5 days ago

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he spoke with Crow-Armstrong about what happened.

5 days ago

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

Leaders in the conference currently holding the football, men’s and women’s basketball titles opened their annual spring meeting Monday with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda.

5 days ago

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson tears ACL in her left knee

Jackson injured her knee in the second quarter on Sunday and an MRI revealed the tear.

5 days ago

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

6 days ago

Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safety

Backers no longer pushing bill that would have prohibited police from using facial recognition software this session.

6 days ago

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel tweaks his right knee while on a minor league rehab assignment

White Sox manager Will Venable said the issue occurred during Teel's last at-bat Saturday in his fourth game with the Knights.

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