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2 days ago
IL hemp businesses file lawsuit to block new regulations from taking effect
IL Healthy Alternatives Association says new law could obliterate hemp business.
3 days ago
UIS Basketball season underway
Basketball season for The University of Illinois Springfield has started
3 days ago
Del Mar: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
Republican lt guv nominee says he and Baiey "did an amazing job," incredibly well," considering the lack of funding.
3 days ago
With new Democratic Congress incoming, Pritzker calls for federal AI regulations
Governor says new action should build on what states like Illinois have already done.
3 days ago
Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid
Pritzker said Congress should ensure FEMA doesn't make decisions based on a state's political leanings.
3 days ago
School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead
Studies from the University of Chicago show that academically, displaced students often suffer long-term drops in reading and math.
3 days ago
As Veterans Affairs expands automation, it commits more errors on veterans’ claims
The American Legion conducted reviews in 2025 at VA regional offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico and Louisville, Kentucky.
3 days ago
Fifty tons of pork headed to Illinois food banks
While more than fifty tons of pork will be distributed statewide, only about 3,000 pounds are for the 21 counties served by Central Illinois Foodbank.
3 days ago
Springfield rail consolidation update
The Third Street tracks will have moved to Tenth Street by the end of next year.
3 days ago
Teen to be tried as adult for 2025 murder; pleads not guilty
Jordan was one of two dozen alleged gang members arrested or charged in September with various violent crimes.
3 days ago
Springfield man given decades in prison for murder
Pickrell shot and killed a man during a party.
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Sangamon Co judge tosses data center lawsuit
With 19.5 hours of public hearings, Growth Alliance CEO says the process was above board.
3 days ago
Illinois educators, school leaders ask lawmakers for funding boost
Illinois Education Association, Illinois Federation of Teachers call for supplemental budget.
4 days ago
District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out
Also: starting next year, pending a school board vote, the district swaps Veterans Day for the day before Thanksgiving.
4 days ago
Home care industry lauds new law
The difference between licensed and unlicensed home care providers would be clearer.
4 days ago
IL National Guardsmen remember 2013 attack on FOB Ghazni
The incident is the subject of a new documentary.
4 days ago
Springfield could have a place for you to rehab
Also: a suite hotel could become apartments.
5 days ago
Collin Dixon’s 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to…
6 days ago
26 new U.S. citizens take their oaths Friday in Springfield
26 people took oaths to become American citizens Friday.
6 days ago
Springfield drug search leads to 15-year prison sentence
A substance initially suspected to be heroin tested positive for fentanyl, officials said.
