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7 days ago

Rochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts

From staff cuts to classroom materials, these millions of dollars in cuts could hurt the district. 

1 week ago

United Airlines returns to Bloomington, providing more travel options

United Airlines and CIRA are teaming back up to bring you better travel opportunities.

1 week ago

Springfield, Decatur apprenticeship programs receive state funding

The program helps increase diversity and access to programs statewide.

1 week ago

United Airlines to launch flights at University of Illinois-Willard Airport

The new service will operate four times daily, year-round.

1 week ago

Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton goes on offense as immigration dominates debate.

1 week ago

Active and Creative Teen Theatre hosts ‘The Outsiders’ this weekend

The Outsiders, originally a book by S.E. Hinton, will be the play performed this weekend at the Peggy Ryder Theatre, hosted by the ACTT.

1 week ago

State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds

Decision settles conflicting precedent from similar cases.

1 week ago

A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown

Last September, Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot a person outside Chicago.

1 week ago

Illini’s Keaton Wagler chosen AP men’s college basketball player of the week after win over Purdue

The freshman guard from Shawnee, Kansas, set an Illini record with nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points in an 88-82 win at then-No. 4 Purdue last week.

1 week ago

Citizen, aldermen want answers on former apartment complex

Asbestos has been found at the closed Bally Vaughn property.

1 week ago

Concerns continue at Sangamon Towers

Budzinski, Sangamon Towers employee optimistic after meeting over security, sanitation concerns.

1 week ago

Moweaqua Police Department exceeds overtime budget by nearly 70%

The Village's financial report budgeted $25,000 for the police department's overtime. The department exceeded the budget by 69% — nearly $20,000 more.

1 week ago

Can’t find a Valentine’s Day gift? How about somebody’s forgotten baseball cards?

Treasurer's online unclaimed property auction runs through Sunday.

1 week ago

Budzinski: No more money for Homeland Security

Another government shutdown could be the result.

1 week ago

HSHS St. John’s suffers flooding due to extreme cold weather

The hospital reported "minor flooding due to a frozen sprinkler head on a water pipe" in the main lobby.

1 week ago

Illini trio Witherspoon, DeVito, Lowe set for Super Bowl LX showdown

Former University of Illinois stars will face off as Seahawks and Patriots meet in Santa Clara.

1 week ago

Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts

They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.

1 week ago

Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

1 week ago

Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year

Request comes as Pritzker announces cuts to current year’s budget.

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