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4 weeks ago
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.
4 weeks ago
Springfield man sentenced to short prison term for dog fighting ring
Police say a pool was found at the address that was used as a dog fighting ring.
4 weeks ago
Ownbey: Suit over data center meets 90-day window
Some Waverly-area residents are suing the county.
4 weeks ago
Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data
Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.
4 weeks ago
Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois
"I've always been passionate about America," de Jong said. "I've seen American movies and I think that's where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things."
4 weeks ago
Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request
The new rates would raise monthly bills by $7-8 rather than the $10-11 originally requested.
4 weeks ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI
Document intended to help schools, districts navigate complex issues around emerging technology.
4 weeks ago
Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat
The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.
4 weeks ago
Bike program teaching central Illinois kids how to ride
Weyer said the program gives children who do not own a bike access to instruction during the school day.
4 weeks ago
Pritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law
Insurance companies will also be required to provide healthcare professionals a clear process to dispute downcoded claims within 90 days.
4 weeks ago
Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down
A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.
4 weeks ago
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.
4 weeks ago
2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.
4 weeks ago
Springfield city council advances Y Block plan
Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.
4 weeks ago
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday
It's been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it's been a staple of downtown family fun!
4 weeks ago
Nokomis City Council elects to keep police department open
Nokomis will rely on the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other agencies to help fill gaps.
4 weeks ago
IL struggles with SNAP error rate
The error rate jumped from 11.56 percent to 14.67 percent in one fiscal year.
4 weeks ago
UPDATED Clerk: Voter data security incident, but no Sangamon County info compromised
Sangamon County voters may get a letter in the mail from Platinum Technology.
