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New learning series goes along with new exhibit at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
"We wanted to take the idea of citizenship ... in a way to help students understand what it means to be a good citizen, modeling that of Abraham Lincoln."
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Sangamon County sheriff seeks registered sex offender, another arrested
The Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s Office learned Randall Knott left Illinois without authorization in July after Tulsa detectives encountered him.
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Springfield 19th Street railroad corridor moves closer to redevelopment
City officials and community members gathered to contribute to a feasibility study.
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Man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash
The Sangamon County Coroner's Office, according to a news release, identified him as 42-year-old William McCarthy of Springfield.
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IL will address youth mental health with Meta settlement funds despite IFT push to fill education funding gaps
Illinois will use $768 million for mental health services, programming.
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Clinton High School cancels remainder of varsity football season
School says low participation and injuries created safety concerns; junior varsity games will continue.
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Flock camera in Jacksonville help find 2 missing children from Kansas
The Jacksonville Police Department said it received an alert from Flock Safety on Friday, Sept. 4 about the missing children.
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Elbert Betts says District 186’s alternative to expulsion program was ‘cancelled.’ District 186 says it’s not, and has been moved to another entity
Betts: Alternative to expulsion program was cancelled by District 186. Jordan: No, it's not. It was transferred to The Outlet.
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IL GOP lawmakers react to McCuskey resignation as legislative inspector general
House GOP members: This mess is on the Democrats.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Sangamo Club theft
Two people allegedly took a sign mounted to the outside of the Sangamo Club.
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These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants
State program will serve 35 counties in effort to keep food local.
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Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Disability rights advocates worry about potential for coercion, want more state oversight.
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Springfield woman sentenced to 5 years in IDOC for role in 2024 murder
Springfield Police arrested Julie Marshall in June 2024.
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Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of the last decade
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025
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District 186 has a projected budget deficit of $8 million. They say it will be zero by the end of the school year
Board member Micah Miller called the situation "dire."
1 week ago
McCrady talks data centers and A.I.
Data centers and A.I. have been the hottest topics all around the country
1 week ago
The BEACON is on the move
The mental health ambulance made six runs on its first day alone.
2 weeks ago
Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey is out
He's accused of behaving unprofessionally in sexual harassment investigation.
2 weeks ago
Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped the 1985 Bears win the Super Bowl, has died
Suhey was Chicago's second-leading rusher when the Bears went 15-1 during the 1985 regular season, finishing with 471 yards on the ground.
