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3 weeks ago

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker joins Governors’ group seeking more say in regional power grid decisions

The new PJM Governors’ Collaborative will push for lower electricity costs and a more reliable grid, the governor’s office said.

3 weeks ago

‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM

Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.

3 weeks ago

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Illinois laws lifting up Native Americans

Human remains protection, cultural graduation attire and Native American history curriculum.

3 weeks ago

Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants serving eligible SNAP recipients

IDHS wants to continue to expand the program and eventually wants to be able to provide prepared meals to customers in every county.

3 weeks ago

Kroger to layoff 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence

Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.”

3 weeks ago

Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims

A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.

3 weeks ago

Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers

The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.

3 weeks ago

Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield

Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.

3 weeks ago

Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term

"...I have had some heavy situations in my personal life...."

3 weeks ago

Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule

Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”

3 weeks ago

Revenue down, demand rising for IL cannabis

A new law will expand access to both medical and recreational marijuana, says the IDFPR secretary.

3 weeks ago

Springfield’s MacArthur Boulevard swaps Hiller for Midas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – There’s change to report in the auto repair business along MacArthur Blvd., according to…

3 weeks ago

2 Illinois State Police squad cars struck recently, one locally

A Williamsville woman was one of two people cited in the crashes.

3 weeks ago

Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands

The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.

3 weeks ago

Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator

Model trained to identify pneumonia in chest X-rays earns recognition in national science competition.

3 weeks ago

Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law

The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.

3 weeks ago

Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season

Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.

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