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A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
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Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how
Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you.
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Leland Grove approves new police chief
Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February.
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Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes
Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.
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IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history
Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.
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Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony
Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.
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Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.
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Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four
Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).
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Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs
Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.
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Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois using data from Zillow.
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‘We’re just so proud’: Illini welcomed home by hundreds after punching Final Four ticket
"They have fought hard," said Illini fan Sharon Grogan.
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FBI wants help identifying suspected victims of former Springfield pastor charged with child porn
Michael Mohr, 54, was an official in the Lutheran Church.
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UPDATE: Alderwoman, groups ask for answers regarding video purporting to show SPD officer assaulting suspect
Video allegedly shows SPD officer punching Black woman and obstructing an airway.
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District 186 wants more minority teachers, council re-formed looking into that
The council was established in 2001.
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Groups, lawmakers want more awareness, funding for suicide prevention
LaPointe is carrying a bill requiring insurance companies to pay to expand and publicize the 988 network.
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Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters
The solar panels would work in normal outlets.
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Engineers outline their needs at Capitol
"Since the passage of Rebuild Illinois in 2019, nearly $20.8 billion of improvements have been made statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway...."
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Illinois Lawmaker wants to make Kindergarten required
Schweizer says the bill is no guarantee, but at least would put all children at the same starting point.
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In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.
