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1 week ago

UPDATE: Gregory drops F-bomb on former police chief

Buscher calls for adjournment as meeting devolves.

2 weeks ago

Data center is a go

Sangamon County Board vote is 17-10.

2 weeks ago

Jordan names two staff picks for the upcoming District 186 school year

Erica Filipiak named to oversee District 186's multi-tier support systems for students and Claudia Johnson will be Director of Community and Family Engagement.

2 weeks ago

State superintendent all-in on evidence-based funding

Panel's top Republican wishes IL would allow tax breaks for donations to private schools.

2 weeks ago

Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles

Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss.

2 weeks ago

Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month

State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.

2 weeks ago

Illinois promotes safety awareness during Hazardous Materials Awareness Month

State agencies encourage residents to learn about chemical risks and emergency preparedness.

2 weeks ago

Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list

Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season for Chicago. He has 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.

2 weeks ago

Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six years in a front-office shakeup

The Bulls' lone playoff appearance since all three were hired came during the 2021-22 season, when they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference at 46-36 and got knocked out by Milwaukee in the first round.

2 weeks ago

White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain

Hays got hurt during Monday night's 2-1 loss to Baltimore.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon County data center returns to County Board discussion Tuesday night

The Sangamon County Board tabled the proposal several weeks ago.

2 weeks ago

You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes

"Once you've prepared your return, don't instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes."

2 weeks ago

Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program

$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.

2 weeks ago

Durbin: If Trump can vote by mail, you should be allowed to, too

Durbin says, the "Save America Act's" attempt to make voting harder, is unnecessary.

2 weeks ago

IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill

"Whatever is transported, from food to clothes across the gamut, all the prices go up when fuel prices go up," Costello said.

2 weeks ago

Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

2 weeks ago

Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS

According to a news release, it's all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing "Permission to Party" World Tour.

2 weeks ago

Woman found dead inside Stonington home

Peters said he cannot release at this time whether any foul play is suspected in Recker's death. 

2 weeks ago

City Council concerned about Turner’s downtown legislation

Williams says he's going to craft a resolution saying that the city should be the primary authority, not any sort of county entity.

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