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Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
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Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents
The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.
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Prosecutors decline to charge Illinois State Police trooper in fatal shooting of mother of 3
The ruling comes after a 6-month investigation into whether the use of force was lawful.
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‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.
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Bedard says Carlsson’s offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract
“I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake. Chicago’s really, you know, the only place I want to play,” Bedard said.
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White Sox catcher Kyle Teel helped off field with left ankle injury and IL stint is likely
Teel has played just 19 games this season because of hamstring and knee injuries.
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Cubs activate Taillon and place Maton back on the IL with right knee tendinitis
Taillon pitched 4 1/3 innings of four-run ball in an 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings during the opener of a three-game series.
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KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
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Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings
Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.
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Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago
The spotlight that goes along with hosting one of the WNBA's marquee events is shining on a sputtering Chicago Sky franchise in the middle of another challenging season.
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Illinois gas prices back on the way up
Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.
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Joe Thuney of the Bears is voted as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel
Thuney helped turn a weakness for the Bears into a strength with his stellar pass blocking and he earned the honor of being picked as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by The Associated Press.
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Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract
Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had been a restricted free agent.
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Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch’s home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
Busch initially didn't know Rizzo retrieved the ball.
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Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer
Civale is 48-51 with a 4.26 ERA over eight major league seasons with six teams.
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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
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ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing.
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Pilot seriously injured in aircraft crash in rural Champaign County
The Sheriff's Office added that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
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Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?
Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.
