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4 hours ago
Springfield City Council approves transferring “Y Block” to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
4 hours ago
8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County
408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
6 hours ago
New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin
Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.
7 hours ago
‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.
9 hours ago
Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines
Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.
9 hours ago
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.
15 hours ago
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.
16 hours ago
Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges
Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.
17 hours ago
Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching
School board also approves an extra day for winter break.
1 day ago
Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues
Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.
1 day ago
Illinois gas prices back on the way up
Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.
1 day ago
GOP secretary of state hopeful wants to bring customer service back
Diane Harris says Alexi Giannoulias' campaign war chest does not scare her.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
Illinois civil rights safeguard bill awaits Pritzker’s signature
This plan codifies the use of disparate impact standards within the Illinois Human Rights Act.
2 days ago
Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues
"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."
2 days ago
IL students’ math performance is lagging: report
Recommendations for lawmakers include requiring an hour of math per day in grades K-5.
3 days ago
Memorial Hospital’s sepsis program is making waves
Sepsis can be fatal, so officials say when you feel ill or have an infection, get to the hospital right away.
3 days ago
‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown
World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.
4 days ago
Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy resigns after DUI arrest
The resignation was effective immediately.
