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2 weeks ago
Senate candidates talk ICE and Trump policies at candidate forum
Nine candidates asked questions on a number of topics, most notably immigration.
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Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
Arguments scheduled for Thursday while National Guardsmen travel, train.
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Bus tour highlights manufacturing — and youth involvement
A Springfield youth won a contest to design the bus wrap used.
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How gas prices have changed in Springfield, Illinois in the last week
CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Springfield, Illinois using data from AAA.
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UPDATE: Springfield Police investigate shooting death; 1 arrested on unrelated charges
One man is dead, while another is jailed on unrelated charges as the investigation continues.
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Ex-SPD sergeant charged with DUI in court
Cycle safety group ABATE had members in the gallery.
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Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County
The new segment extends north from Sangamon County.
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Budzinski: 56,000 families could lose access to vital assistance due to shutdown
“We need Democrats and Republicans to come to the table”
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UPDATE: Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling
“The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the lawsuit says.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month.
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UI prof’s book mines the drama of WWII
Despite the national unity and shared sacrifice, "There are plenty of soldiers who want to just go home, who desert."
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1 hurt after shooting near Millikin University, others hurt in weekend shooting elsewhere in Decatur
One shooting near Millikin University, another elsewhere in Decatur.
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Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
Rodrick Johnson, a U.S. citizen briefly detained, said agents broke through his door and placed him in zip ties.
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What we know about National Guard deployment in Chicago and Portland
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the president authorized using the Illinois National Guard members, citing what she called “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” that local leaders have not quelled.
2 weeks ago
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
During a hastily called evening telephone hearing, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut granted a temporary restraining order sought by California and Oregon.
2 weeks ago
Memorial offers national clinical trials right here in Springfield
Cancer patients should talk to their primary care physician or medical oncologist if interested.
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Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents arrest 13, raid city neighborhoods
Noem also accompanied agents Friday on a raid near a local Walmart store and later engaged in a tit-for-tat over unannounced visits — and even bathroom use — with the Broadview mayor.
2 weeks ago
Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says
Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called up.
2 weeks ago
Champaign-Urbana program collecting donations for Illinois prisoners
Purchase gently used books for low prices to raise funds to provide free books by request to prisoners in Illinois.
2 weeks ago
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is October 12th
Walk to raise awareness, unite communities, and contribute to life-saving research and programs.
