Introducing Early & Often

There is a new destination for politics in Illinois, from the reporters you trust. The Chicago Sun-Times presents Early & Often, your one stop shop for political news from Chicago, Springfield and Washington.

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The rash of attacks comes after the city recorded its most violent Memorial Day weekend in seven years, with 12 people killed and 48 people wounded.
If enacted, the law would put the downstate utility Ameren in charge of new regional power lines crossing its territory, possibly including those that would connect the Chicago area to solar and wind energy.
Yes, you can freeze cheese, but be warned that some types freeze better than others.
The teen suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the 400 block of South Joliet Street, police said.