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Voters endorse two referenda
An increased sales tax will fund a county mental health board, while Ball-Chatham school district property owners will pay higher taxes to fix up schools.
4 weeks ago
Crouch defeats Timm in Republican primary for Sheriff
Timm says he's pleased he took the "high road," while Crouch says Timm is not "the most horrible person in the world."
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Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
Rep. Margaret Croke — Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate for comptroller — held an election night lead of about 2.3% Tuesday night, although the Associated Press had not called the race as of 10 p.m.
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UPDATE: Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate, to face Tracy in November
Stratton to face Springfield's Don Tracy in November.
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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki has a minor knee ligament strain and be will evaluated further, manager says
Suzuki got hurt in Japan’s 8-5 loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal Saturday night in Miami.
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Comptroller sees special portrait she commissioned from Springfield business
The painting also includes monarch butterflies, and several of Mendoza's favorite and lucky numbers.
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Madison County judge finds name in Epstein files because of legal representation
As an associate at an Edwardsville law firm, he represented Epstein in a 2013 debt collection matter.
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White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil set for Tommy John surgery after leaving spring start
The club estimated the recovery time at 12-18 months.
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‘The epitome of providing the information that farmers need’: Farm broadcaster remembers Orion Samuelson
Orion Samuelson, 1934-2026
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IL bill could allow people to install plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar would directly supply power to household appliances and lower the amount of electricity customers have to purchase from utility companies.
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New store connects community with local farmers and producers
The store carries a wide variety of items. Products include beef, pork, chicken, cheese and eggs.
4 weeks ago
NWS: 6 tornadoes hit central Illinois, including EF-1 in Nokomis
NWS Lincoln shared that the complete data for the tornado was still being finalized.
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Pritzker calls for setting new higher education attainment goals
Executive order creates new working group to recommend plans for increasing postsecondary attainment.
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Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers
Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.
4 weeks ago
Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic
Mesa, AZ (AP) – Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and went for…
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Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements
The retirement of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, has triggered a competitive campaign, drawing as candidates two sitting House members and the lieutenant governor, among others.
4 weeks ago
Springfield City Council OK’s armored vehicle purchase
The vote was 7-2, with one alderman absent.
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On the primary ballot: Proposed mental health board and funding for services
Funding won't just benefit schools, it will benefit adults and children alike, say supporters.
4 weeks ago
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.
