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3 days ago
Rochester High School investing in vape detectors to curb student vaping
The vape monitors will be connected to an app, sending real-time alerts to staff when vapor is detected, including nicotine and THC.
3 days ago
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.
3 days ago
Sangamon County Board approves paying Peoria County’s bill for Grayson trial
The final bill was nearly $160,000.
4 days ago
Arrest made in Jacksonville shooting death
Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
4 days ago
Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference
Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.
5 days ago
UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville
Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.
5 days ago
Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
5 days ago
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
5 days ago
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
He also ordered Homeland Security to give notice to attorneys before releasing people from detention.
5 days ago
ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill
This marks one of the first reported mass ICE enforcement actions this far south in Illinois.
5 days ago
New liquor control and compliance portal launched by ILCC
Licensees are encouraged to register their ILogin account by February 18th.
5 days ago
Survey says Illinoians want safety reforms before driverless vehicles
Residents were surveyed in Cook County and the Metro East Area (Madison and St. Clair Counties).
5 days ago
Girl Scout cookie sales are officially underway — including this year’s new flavor
Order online, or find a cookie seller in your area!
6 days ago
My Heart’s Downtown is designed to make you fall in love with Downtown Springfield all over again
My Heart's Downtown is a family-friendly event to celebrate local businesses and bring people back to Downtown Springfield.
6 days ago
Owner of Adams St. building heavily damaged by fire to seek TIF funds for facade work
Owner was turned down for historic preservation tax credits.
6 days ago
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota sued Wednesday to try to block the planned funding cuts to programs that track disease outbreaks and study health outcomes of LGBTQ+ people and communities of color in major cities.
6 days ago
Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
The rapid growth of sports offerings on prediction markets — called event contracts — has captured the attention of the four major North American sports.
6 days ago
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year.
6 days ago
IL bills could increase access for mental health crisis care, substance use treatment
The General Assembly has passed several massive mental healthcare plans in recent years, but people still struggle to get help during a mental health crisis.
