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3 weeks ago
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.
3 weeks ago
What to know about The Onion’s new effort to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The Onion is based in Chicago.
3 weeks ago
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.
3 weeks ago
Bailey proposes bill to eliminate SAFE-T Act, as Republicans introduce similar bill
Bailey says he's not familiar with the Republican bill, and doesn't yet have someone to sponsor his proposal.
3 weeks ago
12 hurt in rollover school bus crash in Greene County
ISP said a North Greene school bus was going north on U.S. 67 when another vehicle going southbound crossed the center line on a curve.
3 weeks ago
DIstrict 186’s Matt Maton, was awarded the Horace Mann Educator of the Year
"I think I'm a very different teacher after 31 years than I was at the outset, and a lot of that has to do with continuing to read and continuing to educate myself. And I think the skill of synthesizing is something that comes with age and with knowledge. "
3 weeks ago
First Black priest in the United States to receive a shrine in Quincy
Father Tolton is the first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States.
3 weeks ago
State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz
Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.
3 weeks ago
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
Workers seek higher pay, allege university hired replacements.
3 weeks ago
Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit
The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.
3 weeks ago
White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list
Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”
3 weeks ago
The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.
3 weeks ago
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield hit-and-run, injuring pedestrian
Accident happened Saturday night, and the pedestrian is recovering.
3 weeks ago
Notorious intersection could become less so
Lawrence Ave will be widened from MacArthur to Walnut.
3 weeks ago
Meet ‘Buddy’, SMTD’s new Route 66-themed bus
"Buddy" will be at many Route 66 events around Springfield.
3 weeks ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park
"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."
