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2 weeks ago
Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics, including Sangamon County.
2 weeks ago
Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Consumer advocates push for new measures with affordability as session’s focus.
2 weeks ago
Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits Illinois House action
Clinics accuse drug manufacturers of restricting access to drugs in federal 340B program.
2 weeks ago
Moweaqua village leaders continuing to work on fixing budget shortfall
The finance committee wants to avoid borrowing money from other funds and hopes to break even in a couple of months.
2 weeks ago
Here are the local teams still in the state high school basketball tournament hunt
The Illinois High School Association calls it "America's Original March Madness"!
2 weeks ago
115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year
The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.
3 weeks ago
Cities group displeased with some of guv’s budget proposals
IL Municipal League's Moving Cities Forward agenda starts with a request to restore the cities' piece of the income tax pie to 10 percent.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed
Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.
3 weeks ago
FDA recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese sold in 24 states, including Illinois
Products at Walmart stores pulled over pasteurization issue; consumers urged to check “best by” dates.
3 weeks ago
Illinois football adds Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan to defensive staff
Hauck named assistant defensive backs coach; Linehan tapped to lead defensive ends.
3 weeks ago
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says
Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…
3 weeks ago
Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend
The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.
3 weeks ago
Woman accused of spraying kids with chemicals at Glenwood Elementary
Perko allegedly sprayed three children with a cleaning agent.
3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect
Hundreds of dollars of purchases made with a stolen credit card.
3 weeks ago
IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors
"This bill would mean protection for victims of abuse remains fully enforceable and protects survivors from dangerous loopholes and paperwork timing," Stadelman said.
3 weeks ago
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.
3 weeks ago
Pushback on SPD’s proposed armored truck
Two aldermen criticize "overpolicing" and "militarization."
