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3 weeks ago

Farm Bill remains stalled as farmers await long-term safety net

“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.

3 weeks ago

Springfield man gets 25 years in federal prison for gun and drug crimes

A judge reportedly said Gibbs was an armed career criminal.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend

The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.

3 weeks ago

State: Measles outbreak reported in east central Illinois

Nine total cases in Illinois this year.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon Co Historical Society ‘Cemetery Walk’ is October 4

Learn about six people of note who are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

3 weeks ago

Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act.

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He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood

Pope Leo XIV — a native Illinoisan like Sheen — greenlighted the beatification in February after years of delays.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Board approves hotel-motel tax for BOS Center expansion, with a change

Some county board members said, "If not now, when?"

3 weeks ago

Springfield city council again hears about landlord registration

There is no proposal at this time.

3 weeks ago

New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park

Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.

3 weeks ago

Land of Lincoln Credit Union completes acquisition of Williamsville State Bank & Trust

With this acquisition complete, LLCU has expanded its footprint to include branches in Sherman and Williamsville.

3 weeks ago

Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography

The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.

3 weeks ago

WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program

"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.

3 weeks ago

IL Beef executive: Don’t get too excited about tariff rollback

"The corporate entities that are behind the processing of the beef that then sets the price at the grocery store."

3 weeks ago

Study: IL tariffs amount to $3,300 per household

No magic bullet, opposite seems to be true, says National Taxpayers Union Foundation.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’ as he asks Illinois voters for 3rd term

Governor declines to say when he will make presidential decision.

3 weeks ago

New law gives police tools to enforce e-bike, scooter safety

While Senate Bill 3484 is extensive, here are some key changes to note.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker, lawmakers divided on future of Choate Developmental Center

The Anna, IL facility has faced intense scrutiny after years of resident abuse, neglect and staff misconduct.

3 weeks ago

Best high schools in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools in Illinois using data from Niche.

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