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1 week ago

D-186 board member is frustrated with finance info

Miller: "It's just bond, bond, bond."

1 week ago

Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.

1 week ago

GOP: Pritzker is soft on crime

Plummer: "Gov Bailey is going to be a lot better than Gov Pritzker on crime. There's no doubt in my mind about that."

1 week ago

Celebrating Illinois food

St Louis' Clementine's ice cream wants to sell "boozy" flavors in Illinois.

1 week ago

Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action

Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums.

2 weeks ago

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…

2 weeks ago

Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

The third-seeded Illini had the second-largest scoring margin (plus-56) of the first weekend while averaging 1.382 points per possession (181 points on 131 possessions).

2 weeks ago

Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness victory over Illinois

Seventh-seeded Illinois (22-12) came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters.

2 weeks ago

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

In Illinois, another state that allows late-arriving ballots, 106,000 ballots arrived within the state's 14-day grace period in 2024, just under 2% of the 5.5 million votes cast in that election.

2 weeks ago

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.

2 weeks ago

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

2 weeks ago

Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say

Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.

2 weeks ago

Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center

The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.

2 weeks ago

Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month

The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote

15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.

2 weeks ago

New Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April

Pop In Seoul has a grand opening in April.

2 weeks ago

New Berlin woman pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges

Prather is charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.

2 weeks ago

Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings

As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.

2 weeks ago

Vanderbilt hosts Illinois women with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness

Nothing changes Monday night with a Sweet 16 berth in Fort Worth 1 Region on the line against No. 7 seed Illinois.

2 weeks ago

Catcher Reese McGuire rejoins the Chicago White Sox on a $1.2 million, 1-year deal

McGuire spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, where he hit .226 with nine homers and 24 RBIs. He was with the White Sox during the 2022 season.

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