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Former Chicago alderman to run for Illinois Attorney General
Fioretti says he is opposed to the lawsuits the state has filed or been part of regarding various moves and decisions by the Trump administration.
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Budzinski slams Trump admin for cancelling $23M in UI research grants
U.S. Rep. visits University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute after DOE terminates climate, clean water projects seen as political retaliation.
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High-speed Border Patrol chase ends in arrest, tear gas used on protesters on Chicago’s South Side
As agents arrested the person, a crowd began to form and “crowd control methods were used,” DHS officials said.
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Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department
Meta said in a statement that the group "was removed for violating our policies against coordinated harm.”
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Coroner says human skull recently found in Springfield creek
Discovery made September 20 near Toronto Road.
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Gregory raises his voice over triple homicide
Gregory denies playing politics after citizen raises concern.
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‘It’s got to stop’: Family member speaks out after relatives killed in Springfield shooting
"My baby is not coming back. You shot her in the head ... You killed her in front of her son that I have comfort. She is not coming back. Do you know what you've done?" said Kinisha Mahr, Mhynesha's mother.
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FBI Springfield reports 35 arrests in ‘Summer Heat’ crackdown on violent crime
Johnson explained that the FBI’s task forces worked with police departments across all 84 counties covered by the Springfield office.
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Turner invites local residents to attend a Senior Resource Fair
connect directly with service and health care providers
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IAITC awards over $668K to support ag education in Illinois classrooms
IAITC continues to foster early connections to agriculture
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‘PURPLE Coalition’ launches at Old State Capitol, calls for justice and reform
Organizers say this is just the beginning.
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ADM marks opening of new Central Milling Laboratory
The new laboratory is equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools.
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Illinois Lottery contributes $784 million to support K-12 education in fiscal year 2025
Despite a national slowdown in lottery sales, the Illinois Lottery posted impressive results, with $796 million in net proceeds.
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Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll
Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.
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Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois
Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending.
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Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping
Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.
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Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services
"This will obviously cost us more," Sabo said. "But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that."
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IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections
State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.
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Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence
7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal
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The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month
This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!
