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3 weeks ago
Best public middle schools in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Illinois using data from Niche.
3 weeks ago
Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion
In this area, Nexstar owns WCIA-TV in Champaign/Springfield, and WCIX-TV in Springfield.
3 weeks ago
Man arrested on illegal drugs, guns charges
Police allegedly found heroin, fentanyl, other drugs, and two guns.
3 weeks ago
State Police called to semi fire on I-55 near Farmersville
Traffic is being rerouted through the area.
3 weeks ago
Storms leave some damage, power outages in Springfield area
The most extensive damage occurred in Maroa, but power outages were reported throughout the area.
3 weeks ago
Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois
The advertisement near a Breese high school appears to be a recruiting tool
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: One dead, two injured, following Springfield southeast side shooting
One died, two others were injured, and the investigation continues.
3 weeks ago
D-186’s Gill makes retirement plans
Springfield Public Schools superintendent will serve one more year.
3 weeks ago
Raoul sues Trump administration for access to crime victim funding
DOJ blocking distribution of funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
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A ‘customer service summit’ will be held in Springfield
"The WOW Effect" -- The CILSA Summit is coming in October.
3 weeks ago
Governor signs two ‘first-of-their-kind’ bills safeguarding crypto
Pritzker administration claims Trump administration is deregulating crypto, while Illinois protects consumers
3 weeks ago
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Pritzker signed hundreds of laws Friday.
3 weeks ago
Governor signs cemetery legislation crafted by two Springfield lawmakers
It clears up what was considered to be a confusing law about how cemetery boards are appointed.
3 weeks ago
Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species
Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.
3 weeks ago
A Chicago woman helps ‘say her name’ with ‘Sonya’s Law’ passage
Anjanette Young's home was wrongly raided, she says, by Chicago Police in 2019.
3 weeks ago
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes
President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.
3 weeks ago
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds
Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database
3 weeks ago
Del’s Popcorn Shop closing Springfield location
One of America's oldest popcorn shops is closing its Springfield doors.
4 weeks ago
Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff
Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching
