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

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (211+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The Chicago Bears have reiterated their plans to leave Chicago and are…...

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washingtonpost. com > sports > colleges > 03/27/2026 > illinois-european-players-march-madness-iowa > a0014c4e-2a38-11f1-a0f2-3ba4c9fe08ac_story. html

Illinois seeks a Final Four berth and Underwood's Eastern European recruiting is a big reason why

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (117+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Illinois is in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament thanks in…...

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Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (160+ words) David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals HOUSTON " David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois…...

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Vanderbilt hosts Illinois with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (105+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Illinois coach Shauna Green dropped a name during film study…...

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washingtonpost. com > politics > 03/16/2026 > illinois-primary-senate-governor-house > 1963027e-212b-11f1-954a-6300919c9854_story. html

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (59+ words) The Washington Post Illinois voters will choose nominees for a full slate of offices in a state primary Tuesday WASHINGTON " Multiple political storylines will converge in Illinois on Tuesday when the state holds primaries shaped by attempted comebacks, the retirement…...

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washingtonpost. com > politics > 11/18/2025 > chuy-garcia-illinois-democrat > 773f9aca-c4b9-11f0-be23-3ccb704f61ac_story. html

House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (198+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. WASHINGTON " The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over…...

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washingtonpost. com > politics > 10/16/2025 > illinois-chicago-national-guard-troops-trump

Appeals court won't let Trump deploy National Guard in Illinois for now

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (166+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A federal appeals court on Thursday said that it would not let…...

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Supreme Court seems ready to revive GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot law

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (204+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court seemed ready Wednesday to revive a Republican challenge…...

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US appeals court reverses lower court, approves Illinois ban on carrying firearms on public transit

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (377+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " A federal appeals court has approved Illinois" ban on carrying firearms…...