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5 days ago
Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters
The solar panels would work in normal outlets.
5 days ago
Engineers outline their needs at Capitol
"Since the passage of Rebuild Illinois in 2019, nearly $20.8 billion of improvements have been made statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway...."
5 days ago
Illinois Lawmaker wants to make Kindergarten required
Schweizer says the bill is no guarantee, but at least would put all children at the same starting point.
5 days ago
In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.
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Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract
“There’d be nothing more satisfying than winning a championship in the place you started."
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White Sox’s Murakami joins Guardians’ DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games
Murakami said after the White Sox's 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday that he's “truly grateful and happy” to achieve that type of milestone but added he still has plenty to work on as he begin his career.
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March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field
Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.
5 days ago
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it's the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.
6 days ago
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband.
6 days ago
MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest Illinois
The hike would be about $300 a year for gas and electricity combined by 2028.
6 days ago
Legislation advances that would allow community colleges to award four-year degrees
The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education.
6 days ago
5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles
Heyward played for both the Cubs and Cardinals, among other teams.
6 days ago
Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite
For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.
6 days ago
Nationals acquire Curtis Mead from White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith
Mead, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday, was signed by Philadelphia as an international free agent in May 2018.
6 days ago
Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
The game ultimately resumed with the big scoreboard still off.
6 days ago
‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000
The protest is the third in a series of nonviolent demonstrations across the country.
6 days ago
Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
Illinois never led in the first half but took its first lead just after halftime.
7 days ago
Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites
The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.
1 week ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday
A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.
1 week ago
Cause of death revealed in fatal Lincoln Greens accident
Daniel Crumrine died of "crush injuries," said the Coroner.
