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3 weeks ago

D-186’s Gill makes retirement plans

Springfield Public Schools superintendent will serve one more year.

3 weeks ago

Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding

DOJ blocking distribution of funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

3 weeks ago

A ‘customer service summit’ will be held in Springfield

"The WOW Effect" -- The CILSA Summit is coming in October.

3 weeks ago

Governor signs two ‘first-of-their-kind’ bills safeguarding crypto

Pritzker administration claims Trump administration is deregulating crypto, while Illinois protects consumers

3 weeks ago

Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Pritzker signed hundreds of laws Friday.

3 weeks ago

Governor signs cemetery legislation crafted by two Springfield lawmakers

It clears up what was considered to be a confusing law about how cemetery boards are appointed.

3 weeks ago

Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species

Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.

3 weeks ago

A Chicago woman helps ‘say her name’ with ‘Sonya’s Law’ passage

Anjanette Young's home was wrongly raided, she says, by Chicago Police in 2019.

3 weeks ago

Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

3 weeks ago

DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

3 weeks ago

Del’s Popcorn Shop closing Springfield location

One of America's oldest popcorn shops is closing its Springfield doors.

4 weeks ago

Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff

Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching

4 weeks ago

Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

The victim is said to be a girl under the age of 13.

4 weeks ago

U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

4 weeks ago

U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

4 weeks ago

Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

The suspected break-in happened one week ago.

4 weeks ago

Commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender

The ceremony included, a wreath dedication, a moment of silence, and military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

4 weeks ago

On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

4 weeks ago

Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing

An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.

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