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10 hours ago
UPDATE: 186 tabs Jordan as new superintendent
Former Black Hawk principal has been an assistant superintendent.
10 hours ago
Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
The four Republican candidates trained their fire on Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois’ immigration policies.
10 hours ago
Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report
Analysis of wage and demographic data from Illinois businesses shows some improvement, but inequity remains.
10 hours ago
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas
“I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness,” Goldberg-Polin, a Chicago-born educator who now lives in Jerusalem, said in a statement.
11 hours ago
Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action
Minnesota and Illinois, joined by their largest cities, sued the Trump administration this week.
11 hours ago
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
Authorities apprehended McKee in Rockford, Illinois, last weekend.
12 hours ago
Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs
“I wore No. 3 because I wanted a third championship,” Bregman said.
12 hours ago
Rams collide with resurgent Bears in divisional round matchup featuring high-powered offenses
Lake Forest, IL (AP) – Ben Johnson spent plenty of time studying Sean McVay’s offense, though not necessarily for a…
12 hours ago
Critical Illinois mental health programs spared after federal funding scare
Suicide prevention"We knew that the impact would be widespread and devastating. If these cuts were to go through. without this funding, these programs really couldn't continue," said Angela Cummings, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
13 hours ago
Springfield’s new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings
Bhandari has only been in the position since early December and has been familiarizing herself with the city and its economic development partners.
18 hours ago
Lincoln Library does more with less
Director Harrison tells aldermen Champaign and Urbana enjoy more resources.
19 hours ago
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn
Thousands of votes could be invalidated if not received in time.
1 day ago
U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026
Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.
1 day ago
Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll
The newest high school girls basketball poll is out!
1 day ago
Illinois High School Boys Basketball Poll
The newest high school boys basketball poll is out!
1 day ago
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money
Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.
2 days ago
3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield
Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.
2 days ago
Kudos for city tourism chief
Aldermen credit Dahl's staff for moving Wyndham guests and preserving conventions.





