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Celebrating the new superintendent

District 186 appoints Jordan by unanimous vote.

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Lincoln Library celebrates its 140th birthday

Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.

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The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon

Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.

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White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.

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Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says

A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.

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White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl

“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.

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Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury

The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.

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Ring doorbell donation

Amazon has donated 1,000 of the devices to Illinois survivors of domestic violence.

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Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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Aldermen fed up with NAPA

Auto parts contractor wants another $1.9M.

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Rogers prepares to take the helm at CWLP

Data centers pose a new challenge.

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The future of school funding

Schools no longer have covid funds to rely on.

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Group support is available for cancer patients

Expert: You'll be glad you joined a cancer support group.

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‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions

Commissioners set to review actions of key Trump officials, at Pritzker’s request.

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2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government

Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race.