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4 weeks ago
Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise
Overall cost of health plans expected to rise 9%, to $4.6 billion.
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Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.
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Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures
Findings: Department violated state’s purchasing process, allows overtime pay for employees on leave.
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White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has uneven MLB debut in loss to Rays
“I bounced back after the first inning,” Schultz said.
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WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’
WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.
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Gregory gives an apology
"We really have a lot of work to do with racial tensions in this city."
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Paprocki ‘dismayed’ over Trump’s ‘verbal attacks’ on Pope Leo
"It is also blasphemous for President Trump to pretend he is Jesus...."
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Fire officials concerned about fireworks bill
Blasting 25 feet in all directions, this is no "sparkler."
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Food-stamp recipients to lawmakers: “Save our SNAP”
Feds put up hoops to jump through, say advocates.
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Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest
That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, "reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population," said a news release.
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Springfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour
Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot.
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Illinois Innocence Project highlights impact, growth at 25-year milestone
"There's no other place that we know of that's doing this work," said Golden.
4 weeks ago
Millikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president
Pribbenow took over as president in July 2025 after a nationwide search.
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For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.
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High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois
Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.
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Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox
His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.
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Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74
A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.
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SPD, city leadership under fire yet again
PURPLE Coalition cites preferential treatment for ex-chief, brutality in Promyss Davis arrest.
4 weeks ago
Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week
Administration, union remain divided over salary increases.
