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Man to serve 95 years for shooting state trooper
95 years in prison for Cristobal Sanata.
5 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
CEJA workforce hubs deliver hope, but will they deliver jobs?
State data shows only about 15% of graduates have secured employment in the renewable energy sector.
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Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Civil immigration arrests in or near courthouses violate state, county laws.
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Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness
“It's definitely crazy," he said after Thursday's practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. “Playing for a state championship (last year), like I thought that'd be like the biggest thing I'd ever play in. But getting to a Final Four is definitely a lot bigger.”
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Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Illinois is one of the states being sued.
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Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four
The Illini will be tested against Reed, a 6-foot-11, 265-pound senior whose scoring (21.8) and rebounding (13.5) averages in the tournament are the best of any player still standing.
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Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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5 days ago in Sports
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...
5 days ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...
5 days ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says
The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...
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What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again
All the Illinois players with European roots are allowed to play because their pro teams were more like club teams; they didn't enter a draft or actually get drafted, the way a player might if he was looking to go to the NBA.
6 days ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher issued an official proclamation for the month but expressed a desire for a future where such awareness campaigns are no longer necessary.
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield Ronald McDonald House marks decades of comfort for families
Staff say moments like celebrating a child’s release from the NICU are what make their work so meaningful.
6 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS faculty to strike starting Friday, if no deal is reached by then
Union says no productive talks have been completed after 11 months of talks.
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Durbin: Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing in Iran
Durbin says when Trump talks about ending the war in two to three weeks, don't believe it.
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch
"In the first 24 hours, over 5,000 were ordered online and [for] pickup," said Steven Farag, co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink and the NIL Store.
6 days ago in Crime, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Threat made to Rochester schools; police investigating
An investigation continues.
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Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations
City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend..
6 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Jacksonville man charged with seven burglaries — most on April Fool’s Day
An April Fool's Day crime spree leads to an arrest on seven different charges.
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now
A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.
