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Aipac: toxicity of pro-Israel Super Pac’s money to be tested in US primaries

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has funneled $13.7m through Super Pacs into Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

The Guardian - US

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a long rivalry

The Independent UK

Illinois' $50 million primary experiment

Raja Krishnamoorthi is hoping the better-funded candidate wins in Illinois' Senate Democratic primary.

Axios

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With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: ‘It’s the most critical time’

Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

The Guardian - US

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside.

The Conversation

The City of ‘Mean Girls’: How Much It Costs To Live There in 2003 vs. 2026

A look at how rent, home prices and living costs in the 'Mean Girls' hometown have changed from 2003 to 2026.

GOBankingRates

Controversial ex-mayor Tiffany Henyard running as Republican in Georgia office after scandal-ridden Illinois ousting

Tiffany Henyard served as the mayor of Dolton, Illinois, from 2021 until 2025

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Teen killed after being hit by a line drive during baseball practice, family says

Bentley Wolfe’s obituary says he loved tractors, trucks and farming, and enjoyed riding four-wheelers, shooting guns and spending time with friends and his girlfriend

The Independent UK

Illinois and Pennsylvania Quietly Decouple From Federal Tax Law — What It Means for Businesses and Revenue

You have likely spent months planning your business strategy around the new federal tax incentives passed in Washington. You expect those deductions to lower your liability and free up cash for new equipment or hiring. However, a major shift is happening at the state level that could completely erase those…

Budget and the Bees

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky lottery player lands massive jackpot

A lucky Mega Millions lottery player is set to take home a massive $533 million jackpot. A winning ticket was sold in Illinois, marking the first Mega Millions win in 2026. The winning numbers for Tuesday’s draw were 16, 21, 30, 35, 65, with a Mega Ball of 7. Tuesday’s…

The Independent UK

Two dead as tornadoes leave trail of destruction across multiple states

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The Independent UK

Tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana and Texas as severe storms sweep US

Two people killed in Indiana as officials warn millions from Texas to Michigan remain at risk of severe weather

The Guardian - US

Two killed as tornadoes level homes and businesses in Illinois and Indiana

Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana and devastated neighborhoods

The Independent UK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Here's What Places in the US Should Be on Tornado Watch

Powerful storms bring tornadoes, giant hail, and flooding across central United States, leaving thousands without power and millions under alert.

International Business Times UK

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Roll Call

In Illinois, big Democratic names jockey for a rare Senate vacancy

After Illinois Sen. Richard J. Durbin announced his retirement plans last year, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi dug into his substantial war chest, becoming the first candidate in the race to air television ads, building an early lead for a Senate seat that hadn’t been open in nearly 30 years. But with…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Why the Illinois-Indiana Border Just Became a Financial Battleground for Local Families

A single line on a map now carries enormous financial weight. On one side of the Illinois–Indiana border, property taxes can hit homeowners like a second mortgage. On the other side, many families discover dramatically lower bills for homes that often cost about the same. That difference has turned the…

Saving Advice

Illinois Property Tax Freeze Program: Who Qualifies and Why Some Seniors Get Denied

Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Unfortunately, it impacts many older American citizens. But many of them don’t realize they...

Kiplinger

Feeling Frustrated With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? You’re Not Alone — Member Trust Is Falling

Medicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.

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International Business Times UK

ChatGPT Posed as a Lawyer, Convinced an Illinois Woman to Fire Hers — Suit Claims

An Illinois disability dispute takes a new turn as a lawsuit claims ChatGPT acted as a lawyer, leading to fresh litigation and significant legal costs.

The Guardian - UK

How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois

Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years ago

International Business Times UK

Decades of Injustice Exposed: Illinois Commission Details Harms Against Black Residents

The Illinois reparations commission releases a comprehensive report detailing systemic racial injustices against Black residents, sparking nationwide discussions.

Barchart

How Is Illinois Tool Works' Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks?

Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the Industrial industry over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Guardian - US

The Indiana Bears? Why an interstate move for a cherished NFL team may work out

An exit from Soldier Field could lead the Bears across state lines. But it could help revive a once thriving area and the team would still be in most fans’ orbit

Sports Illustrated

Keaton Wagler’s Meteoric Rise at Illinois Isn’t a Fluke

The freshman guard went from under-the-radar prospect to a potential top-five NBA draft pick. But his story is one about the imperfect art of recruiting.

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