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Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police

Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.

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Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

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Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

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Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete

Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.

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UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case

If the governor's daughter were the victim, "I would want to wring this person's neck."

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Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat

Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.

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Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’

Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.

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Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

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Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents

The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.

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IL adopts ‘blue envelope’ program

It's a way to communicate between autistic drivers and police.

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Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state

The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.

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8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County

408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin

Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.

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‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide

The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.

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Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines

Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.

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KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC

Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.

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Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings

Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.

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Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges

Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.

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Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching

School board also approves an extra day for winter break.

1 week ago

Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues

Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.

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