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Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run

The agreement requires approval of university trustees.

4 weeks ago

Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.

4 weeks ago

Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job

Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.

4 weeks ago

IL House GOP: Dems should forget about Trump and focus on affordability

Removing taxes on tips and overtime, reinstating private-school scholarship program, and suspending the sales tax on gas are among their ideas.

4 weeks ago

Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur

Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.

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Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs

"There's no way around it, and it just seems like it's just going up and up and up," Garecht said.

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Old Capitol Farmers Market marks 27th season with Saturday opening

The Old Capitol Farmers Market returns for its 27th season Saturday in downtown Springfield, featuring about 80 vendors, live music and family activities from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fourth and Adams streets.

4 weeks ago

Logan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns

"Thirty to 50 years from now, the decisions they make are going to affect the young children and the young adults that are raising those children now and grandchildren," resident Tonjia Ritchie said.  

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WWE pins BOS Center

Ticket sales start May 20.

4 weeks ago

United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay

“The contract will immediately change the lives of United Flight Attendants, especially our thousands of new hires who have been hired since the pandemic,” said Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.

4 weeks ago

Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash

The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017.

4 weeks ago

Pressure to pass the Power Act

Advocates fear for our natural resources.

4 weeks ago

Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty

Deputy governor warns state has limited ability to increase spending.

4 weeks ago

Proposals could bring AI out of ‘the wild, wild West’

A top senator says artificial intelligence enjoys wide use and little regulation.

4 weeks ago

Four arrested related to drug, firearms investigations in Springfield

Searches May 7 and 11 resulted in drugs, guns, and cash being found.

4 weeks ago

STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event

"We Built This City" for a Route 66 celebration.

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

The thefts occurred within days of each other at the two Springfield Farm & Home locations.

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SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois

‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.

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