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Illinois Lottery contributes $784 million to support K-12 education in fiscal year 2025
Despite a national slowdown in lottery sales, the Illinois Lottery posted impressive results, with $796 million in net proceeds.
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Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll
Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.
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Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois
Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending.
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Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping
Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.
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Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services
"This will obviously cost us more," Sabo said. "But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that."
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IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections
State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.
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Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence
7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal
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The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month
This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!
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Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll
Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.
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Gas prices decline in Illinois last week
Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.
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Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.
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Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers
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Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges
State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.
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Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield
By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.
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1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash
A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.
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Springfield’s unemployment rate is lower than the national average
The Springfield metropolitan area has added around 1,500 more jobs than this time last year.
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Candlelight vigil planned for juveniles killed in Taylorville crash
Organizers said they worked with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry to plan the vigil.
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Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason
“We just didn’t do much,” manager Craig Counsell said after a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee in the winner-take-all Game 5 of their NLDS on Saturday.
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Blackhawks highlight their rich history before the home opener for their centennial season
“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it's humbling in a lot of ways.”
