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3 weeks ago

Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

3 weeks ago

Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

3 weeks ago

Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete

Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case

If the governor's daughter were the victim, "I would want to wring this person's neck."

3 weeks ago

Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat

Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.

3 weeks ago

Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’

Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.

3 weeks ago

Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

3 weeks ago

Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents

The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.

3 weeks ago

IL adopts ‘blue envelope’ program

It's a way to communicate between autistic drivers and police.

3 weeks ago

Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state

The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.

3 weeks ago

8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County

408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

3 weeks ago

New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin

Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.

3 weeks ago

‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide

The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines

Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.

3 weeks ago

KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC

Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.

3 weeks ago

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings

Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.

3 weeks ago

Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges

Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching

School board also approves an extra day for winter break.

3 weeks ago

Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues

Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.

3 weeks ago

Illinois gas prices back on the way up

Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.

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