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Students in Illinois with high enough grades will be able to automatically qualify for admission into state universities under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The governor Monday signed four bills aimed at increasing college access and affordability. …

Federal prosecutors say a former top lobbyist for ComEd should be sentenced to more than 4 ½ years in prison for his role in a conspiracy designed to illegally sway former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan — and for …

After four decades as a calming voice that Chicagoans turn to at their worst moments, police dispatcher Debra White has reached the end of her watch. White, 65, met citizens in crisis over the phone, coaxing vital information in a …

Billy Donovan was going to sleep well on Monday night. With the NBA’s free agent negotiating period opening up, the Bulls wasted no time giving their coach the one player he loved to gush over this past season, as the …

The “Kuzmenkshow” has been renewed for another season as the Kings re-signed winger Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract worth $4.3 million, the club announced in a news release on Monday. Kuzmenko, 29, arrived at the trade deadline. Not only …

Days after numerous residents called for leaders to denounce ICE raids, the Whittier City Council announced it has cancelled its annual 4th of July Freedom Walk, set for the morning of Friday, July 4, at Palm Park. The cancellation marks …

As Tuesday’s free-agency kickoff loomed, Monday was the deadline for all 32 NHL teams, including the Ducks, to submit qualifying offers to restricted free agents. A qualifying offer is tendered for the purposes of retaining a restricted free agent’s negotiating …

The US Senate worked through the weekend on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The goal was to pass it quickly to ensure the House will then pass it and send it to President Trump’s desk before the July 4th holiday. However, …

Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty (Picture: AP) A man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death has reportedly reached a plea deal to spare him of the death penalty. …

SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors big man Kevon Looney is set to leave the only NBA team he has known. After a decade in the Bay Area, the 29-year-old center often called “Loon” has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Colleges should cut runaway spending Re: “Students face cuts to aid” (Page A1, June 29). Ever since the government took over much of the college …

OAKLAND — Three years after his supposed best friend took the stand against him in a pending murder case, a Dublin man has been sentenced to prison, records show. Marco Dragula, 24, was sentenced to six years in state prison …

A San Mateo County civil grand jury has formally accused embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus of corruption and misconduct, starting a rare legal process that could lead to her removal from office, District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe announced Monday. The accusation includes …

A CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal is coming to the Bay Area on Wednesday, and it will feature the United States’ most popular soccer team – Mexico’s national team. The home of the 49ers will host Mexico and Honduras at 7 …

Berkeley’s July Fourth celebration a century ago was combined with a “Defense Day” event to highlight military readiness for future wars, the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported. Shattuck Avenue was lined with flags on 10-foot staffs downtown that merchants set up …

Monday marked the end of more than two decades under state oversight for the Oakland Unified School District. The district said Friday it had passed the required financial audit and paid off the last of its loan, wrapping the 2024-25 …

1635 Amherst Court – Google Street ViewA spacious, recently built house located in the 1600 block of Amherst Court in Palo Alto has a new owner. The 2,217-square-foot property, built in 2017, was sold on May 16, 2025. The $1,650,000 …