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Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone
Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain.
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AP Was There: A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidency
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was profiled by The Associated Press when he was a 41-year-old civil rights activist preparing his historic 1984 campaign for the presidency.
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Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades.
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Durbin speaks on Jesse Jackson, childcare funding, and government shutdown in Springfield appearance
Durbin: Feds make claims about funding fraud without any proof.
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Common car noises and what they might be indicating
Figuring out the issue can prevent further damage.
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Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Democrats seeking new taxes while Republicans call for limiting spending.
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Springfield business broken into, cash register stolen
While the thief only took the cash register, Johnson said it was an emotional experience for her and her daughter.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
Jackson was with King on April 4, 1968, when the civil rights leader was slain at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Insurance business to start grant program
Cheri Plummer's CLP Insurance Solutions will take a portion of whatever profits she makes this year and put them toward a grant program payable in 2027.
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Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer
The teenager had been diagnosed in December 2024 with the aggressive form of soft tissue cancer and had been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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Springfield museum celebrates 100 years of Route 66
The museum and restaurant opened eight years ago, transforming what was once a condemned Stuckey’s restaurant into an international attraction.
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Rochester High School investing in vape detectors to curb student vaping
The vape monitors will be connected to an app, sending real-time alerts to staff when vapor is detected, including nicotine and THC.
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Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.
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Sangamon County Board approves paying Peoria County’s bill for Grayson trial
The final bill was nearly $160,000.
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Arrest made in Jacksonville shooting death
Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
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Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference
Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.
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UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville
Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.
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Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
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A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
