Illinois

Mike Frerichs, state treasurer of Illinois, during an event with J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, at the University of Illinois in Chicago, US, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
Finance

State officials hammer Trump over 529 plans — He is ‘stoking fear in the hearts of college students and high schoolers across the country’

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April 11, 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'Connor
March 14, 2025
Trump administration sues Chicago over its ‘sanctuary’ city status, saying it ‘thwarts’ federal immigration crackdown
Politics

Trump administration sues Chicago over its ‘sanctuary’ city status, saying it ‘thwarts’ federal immigration crackdown

By Sophia Tareen and The Associated Press
February 7, 2025
US attorney Matthew Graves in a blue suit at a table
Finance

‘Higher-ups are in our pocket’ — An aviation giant with billions in military contracts admits to bribing officials in Nepal and South Africa 

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December 20, 2024
Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career
Conferences

Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career

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October 15, 2024
The 6 top VP picks for Kamala Harris, ranked from most to least business-friendly
Politics

The 6 top VP picks for Kamala Harris, ranked from most to least business-friendly

By Sydney Lake and Irina Ivanova
July 24, 2024
Artistic rendering of a single-family home with its edges being erased
Finance

The $200,000 starter home is going extinct

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June 15, 2024
Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Leadership

New York City is home to most Fortune 500 companies and second place isn’t even close

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June 4, 2024
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 Press
May 27, 2024
Donald Trump
Politics

Illinois judge orders Trump’s removal from primary ballot over Capitol riot, allows for an appeal

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February 29, 2024
New York City
Politics

New York City asked the Census Bureau to double-check its count and now it’s adding 1,090 people

By Mike Schneider and The Associated Press
January 18, 2024
Pillsbury mill
Success

Fed-up retired fire marshal launches nonprofit to rejuvenate Pillsbury mill vacant for 20 years

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December 25, 2023
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 Press
November 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 Press
October 15, 2023
Social media
Success

Child social media influencers can sue their parents now for stealing their digital profits—in Illinois

By Claire Savage and The Associated Press
August 13, 2023

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