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10 hours ago

Guv expands abortion access with Prairie State Access Fund

Fund is described as a philanthropic public-private partnership.

10 hours ago

A connection between the farm and needy Illinoisans

IL Department of Human Services and Feeding Illinois announce Farm to Food Bank Capacity Grants.

11 hours ago

ALPLM to offer free admission and other events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Free admission Feb. 7 & 12, among other activities.

14 hours ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving church copper thefts

Copper stolen earlier this month from a Springfield church.

15 hours ago

Matlin named Memorial Health Chief Strategy Officer

Matlin will help guide the strategic direction of Memorial, which includes five hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, behavioral health and home health services across central Illinois.

15 hours ago

Tabb named Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Year

Tabb "is widely recognized for treating every patient with respect and dignity."

16 hours ago

Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows

The IDPH classified the state as having “very high” levels of flu, the most since 2009-10.

17 hours ago

New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility

The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often.

17 hours ago

New Carnegie Medal winners Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li love libraries

The authors each will receive $5,000 and be formally honored when the ALA gathers in June in Chicago.

17 hours ago

Chicago man cleared in Border Patrol bounty trial now faces immigration proceedings

Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, was acquitted of one count of murder-for-hire last week. Within 24 hours, he was picked up by federal immigration agents, said defense attorneys Jonathan Bedi and Dena Singer.

19 hours ago

Richest billionaires in Illinois

Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Illinois using data from Forbes

20 hours ago

New project ties together Black Springfield sites

Aldermen hear about "History Beyond the Tracks."

21 hours ago

ADM settles for $40 million following SEC investigation

ADM does not admit or deny any wrongdoing in the case.

21 hours ago

Rochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts

From staff cuts to classroom materials, these millions of dollars in cuts could hurt the district. 

2 days ago

United Airlines returns to Bloomington, providing more travel options

United Airlines and CIRA are teaming back up to bring you better travel opportunities.

2 days ago

Springfield, Decatur apprenticeship programs receive state funding

The program helps increase diversity and access to programs statewide.

2 days ago

United Airlines to launch flights at University of Illinois-Willard Airport

The new service will operate four times daily, year-round.

2 days ago

Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton goes on offense as immigration dominates debate.

2 days ago

Active and Creative Teen Theatre hosts ‘The Outsiders’ this weekend

The Outsiders, originally a book by S.E. Hinton, will be the play performed this weekend at the Peggy Ryder Theatre, hosted by the ACTT.

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