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3 weeks ago

Engineers outline their needs at Capitol

"Since the passage of Rebuild Illinois in 2019, nearly $20.8 billion of improvements have been made statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway...."

3 weeks ago

Illinois Lawmaker wants to make Kindergarten required

Schweizer says the bill is no guarantee, but at least would put all children at the same starting point.

3 weeks ago

In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations

Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.

3 weeks ago

Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract

“There’d be nothing more satisfying than winning a championship in the place you started."

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White Sox’s Murakami joins Guardians’ DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games

Murakami said after the White Sox's 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday that he's “truly grateful and happy” to achieve that type of milestone but added he still has plenty to work on as he begin his career.

3 weeks ago

March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field

Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

3 weeks ago

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it's the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.

3 weeks ago

Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance

Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband.

3 weeks ago

MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest Illinois

The hike would be about $300 a year for gas and electricity combined by 2028.

3 weeks ago

Legislation advances that would allow community colleges to award four-year degrees

The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education.

3 weeks ago

5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles

Heyward played for both the Cubs and Cardinals, among other teams.

3 weeks ago

Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite

For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.

3 weeks ago

Nationals acquire Curtis Mead from White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith

Mead, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday, was signed by Philadelphia as an international free agent in May 2018.

3 weeks ago

Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game

The game ultimately resumed with the big scoreboard still off.

3 weeks ago

‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000

The protest is the third in a series of nonviolent demonstrations across the country.

3 weeks ago

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

Illinois never led in the first half but took its first lead just after halftime.

3 weeks ago

Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

3 weeks ago

Cause of death revealed in fatal Lincoln Greens accident

Daniel Crumrine died of "crush injuries," said the Coroner.

3 weeks ago

New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named

Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.

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