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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
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
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
It can only be diagnosed after death.
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.
