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More info on new charges filed against former Leland Grove Police Chief
Daniel Ryan charged with theft, official misconduct, and misapplication of funds.
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Report: Logan Correctional Center is unsafe, inhumane
John Howard Association: closure plans have not helped.
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Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported 415 fatal crashes so far this year.
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Remembering Emmett Till
July 25 will be a "day of reflection" to honor the teen and his mom.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft
The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.
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Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
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Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
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Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season
The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.
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Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
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UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case
If the governor's daughter were the victim, "I would want to wring this person's neck."
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Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.
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Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.
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Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
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Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents
The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.
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IL adopts ‘blue envelope’ program
It's a way to communicate between autistic drivers and police.
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Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
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8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County
408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin
Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.
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‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.
2 weeks ago
Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines
Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.
