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‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’
Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.
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Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?
More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.
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After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired
Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.
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Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June
Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.
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Despite one problem being solved, more issues persist for owner of Springfield downtown Wyndham
The Wyndham's owner files for bankruptcy.
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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County
Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.
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Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’
As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.
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Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights
A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.
2 weeks ago
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step
The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School
Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.
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‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.
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Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.
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Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.
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Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds
$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.
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‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills
Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.
2 weeks ago
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.
