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3 weeks ago

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

“Our biggest struggles are our inputs, be it fertilizer, seed, chemical, parts,” Bartek said.

3 weeks ago

Mini gallery sparks major interest in Springfield neighborhood

Leary hopes the gallery also inspires others to explore their own creativity.

3 weeks ago

Meeting the meteors

UI aerospace prof: moon could be our refuge if Earth is wiped out.

3 weeks ago

HGOP: Keep voter registration discussions within the family, not at school

Bill named for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson passes House on party lines.

3 weeks ago

Taking a walk is just as good for your mind

The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.

3 weeks ago

Kincaid residents concerned about lead levels in water

"It's not every house, and it's just a lot of old galvanized lines, old lines," Pezze said. "And the requirement from EPA was don't just send a letter to them people send it to everyone." 

3 weeks ago

Illinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season

In the post, Wagler said Champaign will always hold a "special place" in his heart.

3 weeks ago

Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153

Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153, a lateral entry program for experienced officers, and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus

University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Department of Revenue warns of postal changes that could affect tax deadline

“If you’re mailing your return close to the deadline, consider requesting a manual postmark or allowing extra time for delivery,” Harris said.

3 weeks ago

Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs

Her visit came amid growing concern over the White House’s proposed budget, which Budzinski said would eliminate funding for programs critical to the center’s operations.

3 weeks ago

Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal

Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday.

3 weeks ago

After Trump’s EPA’s reversal of landmark climate change ruling, what does it mean for Illinois?

Environmental organizations fear these changes could extend the lives of coal-fired power plants.

3 weeks ago

White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.

3 weeks ago

Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Counsell said he is planning to be “somewhat cautious” with Suzuki for the next week.

4 weeks ago

A real buzz about this bill

This could be the official state bee.

4 weeks ago

Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.

4 weeks ago

Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction

Appeals court hears arguments as former speaker nears 6 months in prison.

4 weeks ago

Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House

House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor.

4 weeks ago

Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation

TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.