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4 weeks ago in National
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools
In January, district leaders announced just over $3 million in cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.
4 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum
Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they've struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.
4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Discussion continues over decorum – or lack thereof – at Springfield City Council
The temperature was cooler this week, but there are still concerns over funding to the SSGA and decorum.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.
4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway
Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.
4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair
The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.
4 weeks ago in National
Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
4 weeks ago in National
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold
Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state
Pritzker told reporters Monday that current STAR bonds are expected to generate $1 billion in sales and more than 5,000 new jobs.
4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Natural gas storage works well for Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois' pipelines and gas storage facilities prove to be strong against serious winter conditions, and its winter plans save you money.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet ‘Present’ & ‘Yesterday’ — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
"...fabulously friendly brothers" -- two orange cats!
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Enzo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Enzo has been at the shelter for awhile and is ready for a permanent home!
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State lawmakers want to accelerate school funding increases
School funding has increased each of the last number of years, but some lawmakers say they're still not fully-funded.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Behind the memes: Taylorville PD’s social media strategy focuses on transparency
“Social media is just a way to keep people informed,” Wheeler said. “And then we started to think about, well, let’s do some fun things also.”
4 weeks ago in Sports
Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury
Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis.
