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Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.
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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Underlying this is a jet stream gone wild, Maue and Chenard said.
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Blackhawks and Senators to play games in Duesseldorf as the NHL looks to grow hockey in Germany
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the commitment to grassroots development in Germany “a critical next chapter for the NHL.”
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Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders
Lawmaker: "We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place."
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Taylorville officials respond after oil found in Manners Park pond
The liquid was identified as a "fuel-type oil" that had gotten into the pond through a storm sewer drain.
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Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company
Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.
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Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future
Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.
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Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.
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Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois
Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats
Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.
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Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users
The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.
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White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain
Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.
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Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield
Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas
The Active Transportation Alliance said some of the most dangerous roadways are run by IDOT, and this bill would not impact them.
2 weeks ago
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week
More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.
2 weeks ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM
The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.
