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Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections
In Illinois, another state that allows late-arriving ballots, 106,000 ballots arrived within the state's 14-day grace period in 2024, just under 2% of the 5.5 million votes cast in that election.
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Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding
The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.
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The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
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Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say
Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.
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Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center
The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.
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Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month
The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.
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UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote
15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.
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New Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April
Pop In Seoul has a grand opening in April.
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New Berlin woman pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges
Prather is charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
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Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.
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Vanderbilt hosts Illinois women with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness
Nothing changes Monday night with a Sweet 16 berth in Fort Worth 1 Region on the line against No. 7 seed Illinois.
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Catcher Reese McGuire rejoins the Chicago White Sox on a $1.2 million, 1-year deal
McGuire spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, where he hit .226 with nine homers and 24 RBIs. He was with the White Sox during the 2022 season.
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Top prospect Anton Frondell, the No. 3 pick in 2025 NHL draft, is en route to Blackhawks
The Blackhawks signed Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract last summer, then lent him to Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, the country's top league.
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Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years
Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal.
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Rahm Emanuel proposes banning all federal employees from betting on prediction markets
Emanuel became White House chief of staff to President Barack Obama before being elected to two terms as Chicago mayor.
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UIS faculty: Use of AI also a concern in contract talks
Tenure-track faculty want protections regarding the use of AI.
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UIS to offer degree in engineering technology
"The data suggests there is about a 4-to-1 gap in jobs in engineering technology versus graduates in the surrounding four-state region."
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Lawmaker says this security is not enough
Rep Cabello: "It doesn't seem that anybody on this campus really cares about public safety."
