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2 days ago
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Bills address operation of federal 340B drug pricing program in Illinois.
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4 generations later, Bill Shea’s legacy lives on at Shea’s Gas Station Museum
A state grant helped provide some sprucing up and a wayside information board for current curator Randy Pickett, who bought Shea's Gas Station Museum in 2017.
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Hottest Junes in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Junes in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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Taylorville chosen as first community in Ameren Illinois’ new Energize Your Town program
Mayor Bruce Berry said Ameren first approached city leaders about the concept more than a year ago.
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Springfield schools praise new state school evaluation model
Scott says the state's new evaluation model is based more on specific criteria, and that any improvement could be recognized.
3 days ago
We have a budget, and we also have Bacon Day
A resolution saluting Illinois pork producers passed on the next-to-last day of session.
3 days ago
IL plans new Crest Hill prisons to replace Logan Correctional Center
Logan Correctional will remain open during construction, and there is no tentative opening date for the Crest Hill facility.
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Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Bills likely to be discussed throughout the summer for possible revival in veto session.
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Menopause event aims to go ‘beyond the scale’
The event is part of the center’s ongoing “Beyond the Scale” series and will feature two regional medical experts specializing in menopause care.
4 days ago
Law firm expansion headlines downtown business moves
Haxel Law expands, ISP Heritage Foundation moves.
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Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.
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Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest
The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.
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Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
The U.S. is coming off a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday.
5 days ago
It’s time to run Route 66
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all "ran" to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
5 days ago
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion
The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.
5 days ago
Bears Board of Directors vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana
A proposal in the Illinois state legislature was meant to provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.
5 days ago
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation
The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.
5 days ago
Not written with AI, District 186 working on student/staff AI use policy
"We know that we are really just wanting use AI as a tool to elevate our learning, not replace our learning."
