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State Dems say they have housing solutions

IL Municipal League: Local governments don't want zoning jurisdiction usurped.

2 weeks ago

State is Number One in kinship placements

DCFS celebrates results of the KIND Act.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Teen bicyclist dead after being struck by car in Springfield

The accident happened Monday on the east side

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Williamsville Public Library and Museum seeing pay off of switching to solar panels

“When you look at $4,000 a year, when you're on a tight budget, that does make a big difference."

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Van Meter: Data centers are here to stay, like it or not

Van Meter says there have been data centers in Sangamon County for decades.

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For the Illinois legislature, the end of the 2026 spring session is near

A state budget for FY 27 is the main thing lawmakers want to finish by Sunday night.

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‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

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Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

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Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

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After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

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Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June

Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.

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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County

Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.

3 weeks ago

Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.

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Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

3 weeks ago

Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

3 weeks ago

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School

Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.

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‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

3 weeks ago

Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

3 weeks ago

Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.

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