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Law
Kangaroo escapes from Wisconsin petting zoo by scaling 8-foot fence, hops through town for 3 days
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026
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North America
Why the Chicago Bears could actually move to Indiana
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
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North America
Abraham Lincoln wrote a job reference for a Black friend in 1861. It’s on view at the Presidential Library and Museum
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2025
Pritzker
Politics
Billionaire governor of Illinois reveals in tax return that he won a $1.4 million jackpot in Las Vegas
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressOctober 16, 2025
Illinois debated ditching its 110-year-old state flag—but voters overwhelmingly prefer a design that experts ‘hate’
Politics
Illinois debated ditching its 110-year-old state flag—but voters overwhelmingly prefer a design that experts ‘hate’
By The Associated Press and John O'ConnorMarch 14, 2025
Abraham Lincoln museum in spotlight again after paying $15,000 for disputed flag—its prized $6.5m stovepipe hat tied to president was also questioned
Politics
Abraham Lincoln museum in spotlight again after paying $15,000 for disputed flag—its prized $6.5m stovepipe hat tied to president was also questioned
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressMay 27, 2024
Michael Madigan
Politics
A small Illinois city ticketed a local reporter for asking why its infrastructure collapsed and flooded under heavy rainfall
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressNovember 4, 2023
J.B. Pritzker
Politics
The billionaire governor of Illinois gets pricey gifts from $950 Japanese whiskey bottle to $200 Swiss watch but never touches them
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressOctober 15, 2023
Demand for legal marijuana in Illinois would far exceed licensed growers ability to supply it, study shows
Health
Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal in 11 States
By John O'Connor and The Associated PressJune 25, 2019
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 1, 2026
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By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
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