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Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills
Turner's bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.
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Springfield students win ‘Governor’s Hometown Award’ for special service project
From talking about fishing, to helping seniors learn about phishing.
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Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
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Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city's so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.
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Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders
Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big
In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.
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Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says
Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.
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Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference
Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.
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Warren’s LLCC swan song
"There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren't ready in their lives," said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.
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Elkhart coal mine closed after CWLP moves contract to another company
CWLP shifted business away to another mine in 2024.
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Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield
The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.
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A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
In the lead-up to Acutis' canonization on Sunday, it's all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.
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Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states
Illinois is included in the reported investigation.
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UIS chancellor named to special NCAA committee
The university says in a news release Janet Gooch will serve on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity, and Impact.
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A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln
"The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more. They're also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving. These kids are worth our investment -- this investment."
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Walk into history Oct. 5
An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.
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Trump administration files complaint over Illinois laws allowing in-state tuition, scholarships for undocumented students
This comes less than a month after Pritzker signed a plan into law to ensure any student living in the state can be considered for financial aid options.
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Northwestern University president says he will resign following tenure marked by White House tension
“It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence,” he said.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in bus battery
A man is accused of getting on a bus and of beating a passenger.
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Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign
