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New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named
Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.
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Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.
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2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg
First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline.
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Celebrating neurodivergence
One lawmaker's child has cerebral palsy; another's grandson is autistic.
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‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL
The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.
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Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges
Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
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Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl
The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude.
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University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.
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Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants
The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.
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Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee
More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.
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Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries
The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.
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Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says
Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
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Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.
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Local for-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week
A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.
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New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.
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Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers
If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year's growing season.
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Republican senators: Help businesses, keep our kids in IL
Their theme: Don't leave here. Live here!
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Man dead after ‘tragic accident’ at Springfield golf course
"It was a shocking piece of news -- terrible and shocking," said Chief Patrick Murphy.
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High Schoolers help elementary students ‘RYse’ with YMCA
Elementary students learned the "High School Life" from SHG Seniors.
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Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
