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5 days ago
Volunteer Opportunity in Macon County
Walk through prairie habitats at the Friends Creek Conservation Area to gather seeds from native wildflowers.
6 days ago
A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted
Stang called Edgar "a truly remarkable individual" -- sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.
6 days ago
Free car seat check event in Decatur
Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children; 46% of car seats are misused.
7 days ago
New library coming for UIS
"Employers today want graduates who can collaborate problem-solve and adapt to change."
7 days ago
East St. Louis player wins $14.6M Illinois Lotto Jackpot with favorite numbers
“I just want to take care of my family, get a nice house, and drive a Lexus.”
7 days ago
Multiple arrets made in Taylorville/Assumption narcotics investigation
A joint effort between the Taylorville and Assumption police departments has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of crucial evidence.
7 days ago
Man arrested for knife incident involving woman at Walgreens
Malcolm Hill, 35, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault. Court records indicate Hill also faces a misdemeanor battery charge.
7 days ago
D-186 superintendent search: What’s your opinion?
Survey and focus groups will collect public input.
7 days ago
Pretrial Fairness Act: Illinois Democrats, Republicans mark 2 years without cash bail
GOP leaders said there are elements of this law that swing the pendulum of the justice system in favor of defendants.
7 days ago
Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test
Illinois law requires media companies to provide four months of notice before sale
7 days ago
As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back
“We will not back down,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Thursday on X, recirculating dramatic footage of arrests at a suburban Chicago home days earlier.
1 week ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield shooting
Looking for suspects in August 4 shooting.
1 week ago
The beginning of the end: Smokestack comes down as first part of Pillsbury demolition begins
The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city's industrial history.
1 week ago
Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’
"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker.
1 week ago
Challenger: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller is too conservative for central Illinois
Judy Bowlby of Dawson: More people are like me: moderate.
1 week ago
Head of SIU Med to retire next year
Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire "on or about August 31, 2026."
1 week ago
Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines
Pritzker issues executive order in response to shakeups at CDC.
1 week ago
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law.
1 week ago
Clinton woman killed in DeWitt County crash identified
Schmidt was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:05 p.m.
1 week ago
Beni Harmony: WICS is trying to silence me
"Thank you for pushing the story out there and telling the truth. That's all Charlie would have wanted."
