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Sangamon County Clerk seeking re-election
Enhanced features online and mobile office hours are making requesting records easier.
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UIS named top public regional university
UIS also placed 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest
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Illinois home prices higher in August; home sales and inventory see year-over-year decline
The median price of a home in the Chicago metro area of $375,000 in August 2025 was 5.6 percent greater than the $355,000 in August 2024.
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UPDATE: Blaming Trump, Pritzker orders agency heads to salt away 4 percent of current year’s budgets
Sen. McClure calls governor a "total phony."
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Tracking the ticks
The danger in Illinois is the lone star tick, which can render you allergic to meat.
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New speakeasy opening soon in Taylorville
"When we purchased the building and started renovating it, we fell in love with the basement and thought it would make a great speakeasy."
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The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant
“The administration did intervene to block U.S. Steel’s decision to idle the Granite City Works plant, with the threat of the president invoking his golden share authority,” the White House said.
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Gov. Jim Edgar is remembered by his children and grandchildren
The Illinois Governor was apparently quite the foodie.
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Another comedia, and a performance for the kids, the latest to announce dates at BOS
Both Jeff Dunham and Elmo will soon take turns on the BOS Center stage.
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Four UIS alumni honored for achievements
The four were recognized during what is UIS' Homecoming Week.
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New drone helps catch two people accused of breaking into Viper Mine
Viper Mine recently closed, but had $80,000 in damage done to it from the suspected break-in.
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‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years
“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”
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Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate
Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session.
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UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Springfield
Not many details about the accident have been released.
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Volunteer Opportunity in Macon County
Walk through prairie habitats at the Friends Creek Conservation Area to gather seeds from native wildflowers.
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A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted
Stang called Edgar "a truly remarkable individual" -- sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.
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Free car seat check event in Decatur
Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children; 46% of car seats are misused.
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New library coming for UIS
"Employers today want graduates who can collaborate problem-solve and adapt to change."
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East St. Louis player wins $14.6M Illinois Lotto Jackpot with favorite numbers
“I just want to take care of my family, get a nice house, and drive a Lexus.”
