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7 days ago
HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities
Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
7 days ago
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.
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Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.
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5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
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Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court
Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.
7 days ago
Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield
REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.
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Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.
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Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office.
7 days ago
What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.
7 days ago
Flu cases keep surging in IL with peak still ahead
Jennings also said we haven't reached the peak of flu season yet.
1 week ago
After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachment
Kelly’s impeachment push is likely symbolic at this point due to Democrats’ minority status in the U.S. House.
1 week ago
UPDATE: One dead, one injured, after Springfield east side shooting
Police are still investigating.
1 week ago
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Environmental, labor and consumer rights activists celebrate passage.
1 week ago
U of I President to step down in 2027
University of Illinois Systems President, Tim Killeen, to step down in 2027
1 week ago
Bailey lays out campaign ‘Blueprint’
GOP guv candidate says Pritzker should quit obsessing over Trump and start caring about Illinoisans.
1 week ago
Pritzker: Minnesota woman posed no threat
Governor says the agents are not trained for the job.
1 week ago
Man out on pretrial release arrested after home shot up in Jacksonville
No one was hurt in the shooting.
1 week ago
Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll
Look here for the AP Girls Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!
1 week ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll
Look here for the AP Boys Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!
