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3 weeks ago

Bigger and better than ever

St. Patrick's Day parade steps off at noon Saturday.

3 weeks ago

Bid to control volume on streaming commercials

TV is the FCC's turf.

3 weeks ago

Budzinski and Manar spotlight Illinois’ biomanufacturing future

Lawmakers discuss new markets for farmers, workforce opportunities, and the impact of the iFAB Tech Hub on Central Illinois’ economy.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

3 weeks ago

Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois

Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.

3 weeks ago

Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.

3 weeks ago

Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users

The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.

3 weeks ago

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.

3 weeks ago

Call to revamp higher ed funding

Proposal would address lower birth rate.

3 weeks ago

Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield

Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. 

3 weeks ago

IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

The Active Transportation Alliance said some of the most dangerous roadways are run by IDOT, and this bill would not impact them.

3 weeks ago

IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week

More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.

3 weeks ago

Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

3 weeks ago

Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools

The panels are installed in each of the schools' calming rooms.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary

$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.

3 weeks ago

Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts

ABLE accounts allow people to save more money that can be used for their care.

3 weeks ago

Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback

Abortion access is strengthened through independent clinics, recent funding measures.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction

Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.

3 weeks ago

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks

In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.

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