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2 weeks ago

Ameren Illinois linemen to defend championship at International Lineman’s Rodeo

Jason Novak, Austin Lewis, and Clayton Gulley will lead a team of Ameren linemen from Illinois and Missouri at the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo, held October 17-18 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. 

2 weeks ago

ISP: Grant helping carjacking investigations pays off

Almost 300 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Police in a three-month timeframe this year.

2 weeks ago

Former Chicago alderman to run for Illinois Attorney General

Fioretti says he is opposed to the lawsuits the state has filed or been part of regarding various moves and decisions by the Trump administration.

2 weeks ago

Budzinski slams Trump admin for cancelling $23M in UI research grants

U.S. Rep. visits University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute after DOE terminates climate, clean water projects seen as political retaliation.

2 weeks ago

High-speed Border Patrol chase ends in arrest, tear gas used on protesters on Chicago’s South Side

As agents arrested the person, a crowd began to form and “crowd control methods were used,” DHS officials said.

2 weeks ago

Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department

Meta said in a statement that the group "was removed for violating our policies against coordinated harm.”

2 weeks ago

Coroner says human skull recently found in Springfield creek

Discovery made September 20 near Toronto Road.

2 weeks ago

Gregory raises his voice over triple homicide

Gregory denies playing politics after citizen raises concern.

2 weeks ago

‘It’s got to stop’: Family member speaks out after relatives killed in Springfield shooting

"My baby is not coming back. You shot her in the head ... You killed her in front of her son that I have comfort. She is not coming back. Do you know what you've done?" said Kinisha Mahr, Mhynesha's mother.  

2 weeks ago

FBI Springfield reports 35 arrests in ‘Summer Heat’ crackdown on violent crime

Johnson explained that the FBI’s task forces worked with police departments across all 84 counties covered by the Springfield office.

2 weeks ago

Turner invites local residents to attend a Senior Resource Fair

connect directly with service and health care providers

2 weeks ago

IAITC awards over $668K to support ag education in Illinois classrooms

IAITC continues to foster early connections to agriculture

2 weeks ago

ADM marks opening of new Central Milling Laboratory

The new laboratory is equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools.

2 weeks ago

Illinois Lottery contributes $784 million to support K-12 education in fiscal year 2025

Despite a national slowdown in lottery sales, the Illinois Lottery posted impressive results, with $796 million in net proceeds.

2 weeks ago

Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll

Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.

2 weeks ago

Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending.

2 weeks ago

Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping

Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

"This will obviously cost us more," Sabo said. "But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that."

2 weeks ago

IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

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