Shannon, Hawkins lead Illini past No. 14 Badgers, 79-69
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Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins made six 3s and scored 20 points to lead Illinois to a 79-69 win over No. 14 Wisconsin.
Illinois Democrats push to further expand abortion, gender care access
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Bill contains legal protections for providers, out-of-state patients.
House advances assault weapon ban, Senate giving it ‘extensive review’
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Pritzker expresses support, watches debate from House chamber.
McCarthy elected House speaker in vote 15 after chaotic week
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Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.