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3 weeks ago

Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.

3 weeks ago

Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals

ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.

3 weeks ago

NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon, followed by much colder temperatures

Severe weather followed by a 30-50 degree drop in temperatures by Friday morning.

3 weeks ago

Business group: Seizure bill is not fair

NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.

3 weeks ago

Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation

"There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99," Meyer said. "It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times."

3 weeks ago

Owner pushes forward after fire damages historic King’s Daughters Home

Owner Yolonda Rice will lead a renovation of the house for nursing students and travel nurses, offering an affordable and supportive place to stay.

3 weeks ago

Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike

Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn't reached by the end of March.

3 weeks ago

Small fire in Springfield state office building

No injuries, and no word yet on a cause.

3 weeks ago

NTSB: Use of prescription meds by school bus driver ‘likely’ contributed to 2024 fatal crash near Rushville

Report: Prescription pain meds and fatugue 'likely' led to the crash.

3 weeks ago

Rally for summer pay

A bill would allow school support staff to apply for unemployment.

3 weeks ago

Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again

Illinois retailers say they need to know soon whether to purchase ethanol-infused E15 gasoline for summer use.

3 weeks ago

Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Cook County state’s attorney calls demand ‘baseless,’ claims effort would backfire.

3 weeks ago

Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders

Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”

3 weeks ago

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike

The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.

3 weeks ago

Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says

Crow-Armstrong's 2031 salary would increase by $2 million for each MVP award from 2027-30, $1 million for each second- or third-place finish, $750,000 for fourth or fifth and $500,000 for sixth through 10th.

3 weeks ago

Advocates push “APR for All”

They say it's for transparency for loans to small businesses.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature

"It is a pretty good deal that's been put on the table that I think seems to have support broadly by the Bears ownership," Pritzker said.

4 weeks ago

D-186 board member is frustrated with finance info

Miller: "It's just bond, bond, bond."

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