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4 days ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch

IL Democratic County Charis' Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.

4 days ago

UPDATE: Man denied pre-trial release in case of infant death in Christian County

The judge said Williamson is a "clear and present danger," according to court records.

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Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy

“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.

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Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

4 days ago

Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families

Feds issued $100B in refunds to corporations, but there is no reprieve for consumers who paid higher prices.

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UPDATE: ‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer

Welch defends office’s handling of Benton’s sexual harassment cases.

4 days ago

Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.

4 days ago

Wilson hopes to unseat Budzinski

He is a Navy veteran and Champaign County Board member.

5 days ago

Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

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The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

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Ammons commission gets started

The first main order of business is to check with the U.S. attorney.

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Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

5 days ago

Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary

Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: "Good Things Happen Here." It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important. 

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Man charged with aggravated battery of a child after infant dies in Christian County

An investigation found that the fall could not have caused all the injuries.

5 days ago

Alderman spars with Springfield Mayor over cannabis grants and who’s in charge

Discussion centered around the city's Cannabis Grant Program.

5 days ago

Republicans want to ‘Save America’

BOS Center rallygoers heard concerns about Social Security.

6 days ago

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

6 days ago

Springfield, Illinois mid-year housing market review

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

6 days ago

Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

6 days ago

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

Another burglary to one of Springfield's Farm & Home locations.

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