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3 weeks ago

NWS: 6 tornadoes hit central Illinois, including EF-1 in Nokomis

NWS Lincoln shared that the complete data for the tornado was still being finalized. 

3 weeks ago

Pritzker calls for setting new higher education attainment goals

Executive order creates new working group to recommend plans for increasing postsecondary attainment.

3 weeks ago

Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers

Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.

3 weeks ago

Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and went for…

3 weeks ago

Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

The retirement of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, has triggered a competitive campaign, drawing as candidates two sitting House members and the lieutenant governor, among others.

3 weeks ago

Springfield City Council OK’s armored vehicle purchase

The vote was 7-2, with one alderman absent.

3 weeks ago

On the primary ballot: Proposed mental health board and funding for services

Funding won't just benefit schools, it will benefit adults and children alike, say supporters.

3 weeks ago

Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters

Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.

3 weeks ago

Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training

The legislation would mandate the use of female manikins in school programs.

3 weeks ago

Carterville football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Board of Education sent requests for personnel records of the employee.

3 weeks ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary

The Associated Press does not make projections and will declare a winner only when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow a trailing candidate to close the gap.

3 weeks ago

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

Blizzard conditions continued in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday after the storm walloped parts of Wisconsin and Michigan with several feet of snow.

3 weeks ago

Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert

Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut this week.

3 weeks ago

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Flight delays and cancellations piled up Monday at some of the nation’s largest airports, including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.

3 weeks ago

Vinegar Hill Mall, former Loukinen’s, to be auctioned

Also in business news, good news for pasta lovers.

3 weeks ago

New owner of BUNN: ‘Business as usual’; will be part of company division with ‘operational independence’

BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group's 'Welbilt' division.

3 weeks ago

Storm damage reported throughout central Illinois because of Sunday’s severe weather

Lots of gusty winds and other severe weather-related conditions.

3 weeks ago

Sheriff hopes for full term, while former deputy hopes to replace her

Challenger hopes rank-and-file cops carry him.

3 weeks ago

Illinois women earn #7 seed in NCAA Tournament

Illini will face Colorado in Nashville as program returns to tournament for second straight year.

3 weeks ago

Illinois men’s basketball is headed back to the Big Dance for the sixth straight season

Illinois enters the tournament with a 24–8 overall record but has dropped five of its last nine games.

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