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1 week ago
New Carnegie Medal winners Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li love libraries
The authors each will receive $5,000 and be formally honored when the ALA gathers in June in Chicago.
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Chicago man cleared in Border Patrol bounty trial now faces immigration proceedings
Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, was acquitted of one count of murder-for-hire last week. Within 24 hours, he was picked up by federal immigration agents, said defense attorneys Jonathan Bedi and Dena Singer.
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Richest billionaires in Illinois
Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Illinois using data from Forbes
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New project ties together Black Springfield sites
Aldermen hear about "History Beyond the Tracks."
1 week ago
ADM settles for $40 million following SEC investigation
ADM does not admit or deny any wrongdoing in the case.
1 week ago
Rochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts
From staff cuts to classroom materials, these millions of dollars in cuts could hurt the district.
2 weeks ago
United Airlines returns to Bloomington, providing more travel options
United Airlines and CIRA are teaming back up to bring you better travel opportunities.
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Springfield, Decatur apprenticeship programs receive state funding
The program helps increase diversity and access to programs statewide.
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Farm to freeway: Produce spill covers I-55 in Sangamon County
No one was hurt. Just tomatoes.
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United Airlines to launch flights at University of Illinois-Willard Airport
The new service will operate four times daily, year-round.
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Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton goes on offense as immigration dominates debate.
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Active and Creative Teen Theatre hosts ‘The Outsiders’ this weekend
The Outsiders, originally a book by S.E. Hinton, will be the play performed this weekend at the Peggy Ryder Theatre, hosted by the ACTT.
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State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds
Decision settles conflicting precedent from similar cases.
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A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown
Last September, Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot a person outside Chicago.
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Illini’s Keaton Wagler chosen AP men’s college basketball player of the week after win over Purdue
The freshman guard from Shawnee, Kansas, set an Illini record with nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points in an 88-82 win at then-No. 4 Purdue last week.
2 weeks ago
Citizen, aldermen want answers on former apartment complex
Asbestos has been found at the closed Bally Vaughn property.
2 weeks ago
Concerns continue at Sangamon Towers
Budzinski, Sangamon Towers employee optimistic after meeting over security, sanitation concerns.
2 weeks ago
Moweaqua Police Department exceeds overtime budget by nearly 70%
The Village's financial report budgeted $25,000 for the police department's overtime. The department exceeded the budget by 69% — nearly $20,000 more.
2 weeks ago
Can’t find a Valentine’s Day gift? How about somebody’s forgotten baseball cards?
Treasurer's online unclaimed property auction runs through Sunday.
2 weeks ago
Budzinski: No more money for Homeland Security
Another government shutdown could be the result.
