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3 weeks ago

‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

3 weeks ago

Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

3 weeks ago

Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

3 weeks ago

After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

3 weeks ago

Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June

Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.

3 weeks ago

Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County

Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.

3 weeks ago

Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.

3 weeks ago

Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

3 weeks ago

Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

3 weeks ago

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School

Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.

3 weeks ago

‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

3 weeks ago

Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

3 weeks ago

Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.

3 weeks ago

Crash kills woman, 66

Lincoln police allege DUI.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.

3 weeks ago

‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.

3 weeks ago

Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

3 weeks ago

Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.

3 weeks ago

GOP: IL Dems don’t have a revenue problem …

... they have a spending problem.

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