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What’s happening with home prices in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data how home prices are changing in Springfield, IL.

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Bills for Internet safety and kids

"As long as my kids are home, I assume they're safe."

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Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

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Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

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Springfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city

Springfield Fire Chief Nick Zummo says the potential departure could impact how ambulance coverage is structured across the city.

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ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’

"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."

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Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall

The commission spent months studying immigration agents’ conduct during Operation Midway Blitz.

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Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling

House-approved amendment sought to rewrite redistricting guidelines.

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Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters

Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.

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IBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park

State tax incentives back latest addition to quantum park on city’s South Side.

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White Sox place Everson Pereira on IL and recall Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A

The 25-year-old Pereira left Tuesday night’s game against the Angels with right shoulder soreness after taking an awkward swing during an at-bat in the fourth inning when he struck out swinging.

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Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.

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Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.

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Bailey proposes bill to eliminate SAFE-T Act, as Republicans introduce similar bill

Bailey says he's not familiar with the Republican bill, and doesn't yet have someone to sponsor his proposal.

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12 hurt in rollover school bus crash in Greene County

ISP said a North Greene school bus was going north on U.S. 67 when another vehicle going southbound crossed the center line on a curve. 

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DIstrict 186’s Matt Maton, was awarded the Horace Mann Educator of the Year

"I think I'm a very different teacher after 31 years than I was at the outset, and a lot of that has to do with continuing to read and continuing to educate myself. And I think the skill of synthesizing is something that comes with age and with knowledge. "

2 weeks ago

Bill: No PFAS in makeup

Bill targets eleven "forever chemicals."

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