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3 weeks ago

SEM advertising: Why using fewer keywords can deliver more qualified searchers

Here’s why using fewer, more intentional keywords in your SEM campaigns can actually produce better results.

3 weeks ago

Man shot to death in Decatur

A 54-year-old died; police are still investigating.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County property taxes due Friday

The deadline is Friday; otherwise, you face late fees.

3 weeks ago

GOP: Governor is afraid Trump’s tactics will work

"If they told me the Easter bunny could come in and fix this," Miller said, "I'd say, come on down and let's get this done."

3 weeks ago

UPDATED Pritzker: Trump isn’t coordinating with anyone about troops in Chicago

Pritzker: "...it's an attack on the American people."

4 weeks ago

10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami’

Nonprofits hurt by impasse boosted budgets with federal funding — now endangered by Trump.

4 weeks ago

The grades are out on legislators and the environment

More than a third of state lawmakers scored 100 percent on IL Environmental Council scorecard.

4 weeks ago

DHS Secretary Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

“We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago... but we do intend to add more resources to those operations,” Noem said during an appearance CBS News' ”Face the Nation."

4 weeks ago

Pritzker to ‘Face the Nation’: Guard not wanted, Trump is an ‘authoritarian’

Pritzker: "It's clear that, in secret, they're planning...well, it's an invasion, with U.S. troops."

4 weeks ago

American Airlines Adds New Flights at Capital Airport

This enhanced schedule provides passengers earlier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

4 weeks ago

Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload

19th Century social media is part of "Picturing Lincoln."

4 weeks ago

Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”

4 weeks ago

Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

4 weeks ago

Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

4 weeks ago

Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

4 weeks ago

Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

4 weeks ago

The old ballpark comes full circle

"Reservoir Park" was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

4 weeks ago

Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

4 weeks ago

Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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