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3 weeks ago

Crash kills woman, 66

Lincoln police allege DUI.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.

3 weeks ago

‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.

3 weeks ago

Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

3 weeks ago

Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.

3 weeks ago

GOP: IL Dems don’t have a revenue problem …

... they have a spending problem.

3 weeks ago

Logan County approves 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers

Six board members supported to year-long moratorium, while four others felt the county needed the proposed data center for economic benefit.

3 weeks ago

First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute

Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.

3 weeks ago

All these years later, AIDS still a Black ‘epidemic’

Senator calls for equitable funding.

3 weeks ago

Council doubles fines for parking violations

Ald. Williams is concerned this will drive people away.

3 weeks ago

Bill takes on algorithmic pricing

Two customers may pay different prices for the same product.

3 weeks ago

Three students will lead D-186 school kids

One from each high school will succed a single student trustee.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Athletics rolls out new gameday parking routes for 2026 football season

Starting approximately three and a half hours before kickoff, fans will be required to follow designated routes to their assigned parking lots.

3 weeks ago

Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

3 weeks ago

Illinois launches online directory of breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the state

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has launched an online directory and interactive map of breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries across the state at ilcc.illinois.gov.

3 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.

3 weeks ago

‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control

Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.

3 weeks ago

Settlement reached in insurance fight tied to Springfield Wyndham

The suit was filed after owner Al Rajabi claimed that Affiliated FM was stalling the insurance payment.

3 weeks ago

Rx price cap bill passes committee

Opponents say PDAB proposal lacks organization.

3 weeks ago

A perfect getaway from Springfield: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

A great deal on a great getaway from Springfield Real Deals!

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