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2 weeks ago
People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill
Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.
2 weeks ago
Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City
"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.
2 weeks ago
The search is on for a new District 186 superintendent
D-186 could pay school board association tens of thousands of dollars.
2 weeks ago
‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’
Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.
2 weeks ago
Two weekend shootings in Springfield: man arrested for one, one critically injured in another
Convicted felon arrested for one shooting, while a man is in critical condition in another.
2 weeks ago
New name for IL public-private economic development engine
Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.
2 weeks ago
Debate over renewables continues
The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).
2 weeks ago
New student board member at D-186
SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.
2 weeks ago
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”
2 weeks ago
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week
Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.
2 weeks ago
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child
The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.
3 weeks ago
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people
The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.
3 weeks ago
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC
“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.
3 weeks ago
Two new abortion laws in IL
Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Land Community College president to retire
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026
3 weeks ago
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield
The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.
3 weeks ago
Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment
The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.
3 weeks ago
NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more
NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.
