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4 days ago
Madison County judge finds name in Epstein files because of legal representation
As an associate at an Edwardsville law firm, he represented Epstein in a 2013 debt collection matter.
4 days ago
White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil set for Tommy John surgery after leaving spring start
The club estimated the recovery time at 12-18 months.
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‘The epitome of providing the information that farmers need’: Farm broadcaster remembers Orion Samuelson
Orion Samuelson, 1934-2026
5 days ago
IL bill could allow people to install plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar would directly supply power to household appliances and lower the amount of electricity customers have to purchase from utility companies.
5 days ago
New store connects community with local farmers and producers
The store carries a wide variety of items. Products include beef, pork, chicken, cheese and eggs.
5 days ago
NWS: 6 tornadoes hit central Illinois, including EF-1 in Nokomis
NWS Lincoln shared that the complete data for the tornado was still being finalized.
5 days ago
Pritzker calls for setting new higher education attainment goals
Executive order creates new working group to recommend plans for increasing postsecondary attainment.
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Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers
Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.
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Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic
Mesa, AZ (AP) – Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and went for…
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Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements
The retirement of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, has triggered a competitive campaign, drawing as candidates two sitting House members and the lieutenant governor, among others.
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Springfield City Council OK’s armored vehicle purchase
The vote was 7-2, with one alderman absent.
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On the primary ballot: Proposed mental health board and funding for services
Funding won't just benefit schools, it will benefit adults and children alike, say supporters.
5 days ago
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.
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Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training
The legislation would mandate the use of female manikins in school programs.
5 days ago
Carterville football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Board of Education sent requests for personnel records of the employee.
5 days ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary
The Associated Press does not make projections and will declare a winner only when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow a trailing candidate to close the gap.
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Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
Blizzard conditions continued in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday after the storm walloped parts of Wisconsin and Michigan with several feet of snow.
5 days ago
Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert
Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut this week.
5 days ago
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Flight delays and cancellations piled up Monday at some of the nation’s largest airports, including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
