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2 weeks ago

Illinois State Police making 911 upgrades

The upgrades were completed using various regional providers.

3 weeks ago

CWLP: Our water tastes good!

CWLP wins award in regional water competition.

3 weeks ago

Springfield Police Chief on the hot seat at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting

Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl was in the hot seat at Tuesday's Springfield City Council Meeting regarding the arrest of a 19-year-old Springfield woman.

3 weeks ago

A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.

3 weeks ago

Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how

Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you. 

3 weeks ago

Leland Grove approves new police chief

Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.

3 weeks ago

IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.

3 weeks ago

Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

3 weeks ago

Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.

3 weeks ago

Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).

3 weeks ago

Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs

Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.

3 weeks ago

Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram

"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."

3 weeks ago

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois using data from Zillow.

3 weeks ago

‘We’re just so proud’: Illini welcomed home by hundreds after punching Final Four ticket

"They have fought hard," said Illini fan Sharon Grogan.

3 weeks ago

FBI wants help identifying suspected victims of former Springfield pastor charged with child porn

Michael Mohr, 54, was an official in the Lutheran Church.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Alderwoman, groups ask for answers regarding video purporting to show SPD officer assaulting suspect

Video allegedly shows SPD officer punching Black woman and obstructing an airway.

3 weeks ago

Groups, lawmakers want more awareness, funding for suicide prevention

LaPointe is carrying a bill requiring insurance companies to pay to expand and publicize the 988 network.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters

The solar panels would work in normal outlets.

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