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3 weeks ago

Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

Projects are on the chopping block in: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

3 weeks ago

Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats

Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, a Chicago Democrat, criticized the White House’s announcement, calling it “a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized.”

3 weeks ago

Sonya’s cousin: “I am just ready to get the trial started.”

Preparations almost complete for Sean Grayson's trial.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: No plea deal: Jury trial in death of Sonya Massey will go as scheduled Oct. 20 in Peoria

Final pre-trial hearing for ex-Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson resolves all outstanding details.

3 weeks ago

UIS marks ‘Wrongful Conviction Day’

3,728 flags represent U.S. exonerations.

3 weeks ago

Springfield house fire under investigation

Firefighters found fire on the back porch that was extending into the inside of the second floor. 

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Three dead, including shooter, following double-homicide in Pike County

Suspected shooter found dead after allegedly killing a shooting victim's parents.

3 weeks ago

State’s Attorney: No charges to be filed in fatal YNOT crash

"The evidence from the investigation does not support criminal charges in this case," said Milhiser.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Missing person found dead

Nathaniel Urbanski, 22, was last seen early Tuesday in Chatham.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving pizza restaurant burglary

Glass window shattered, with the suspect stealing food from a cooler.

3 weeks ago

Illinois High School Football Poll

Here's the latest high school football polls in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list

Senior standout recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence on and off the field.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $2 Million to Habitat for Humanity to expand homeownership opportunities

The fund provides down payment assistance in the form of forgivable grants.

4 weeks ago

State school performance stabilizing, says report

"Academic proficiency remains stubbornly low," said Advance Illinois president Robin Steans.

4 weeks ago

A final measure of dignity

Camp Butler honors unaccompanied, unclaimed veterans.

4 weeks ago

World’s grain buyers eyeball IL assets

"To be blunt, it's a pretty tough mission right now" with tariffs, says ag director Jerry Costello.

4 weeks ago

Behl: No contact with ICE

Things have gotten out of hand near my hometown, says Purchase.

4 weeks ago

Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

"Today, Springfield's skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city," Budzinski wrote.

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