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Meet Boss — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Friendly, and "waiting way too long for a fresh start."

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Meet Pine — APL Cat of the Week

“Soft Paws, No Claws.”

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Meet Eleven — APL Dog of the Week

Eleven has "a deep love for her people."

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Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison's Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

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Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks

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Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.

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Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless

Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.

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Still helping the wrongfully convicted after all these years

Bill Clutter founded the "Illinois Innocence Project" at UIS. He's since founded his own entity, "Investigating Innocence."

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St. John’s Foundation doesn’t stop after Christmas

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Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday

At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.

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Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform

Kelly's health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.

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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU

Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.

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Baskin Robbins rebuilding on South MacArthur

A grand opening will be held in the Spring or Summer.

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Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

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Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges

Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect's home.

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Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan

Davis: "Extreme bipartisan support" is what made the project happen.

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Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Construction on the complex continues.

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New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026

From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.

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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

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Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases

“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”