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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

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

Bill: No PFAS in makeup

Bill targets eleven "forever chemicals."

3 weeks ago

GOP blames Safe-T Act for Chicago cop’s death

Pritzker: It's up to the judge.

3 weeks ago

Nikki and the King

Rep. Budzinski interned in the House of Commons during college.

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."

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