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3 weeks ago
Logan County approves 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers
Six board members supported to year-long moratorium, while four others felt the county needed the proposed data center for economic benefit.
3 weeks ago
First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute
Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.
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All these years later, AIDS still a Black ‘epidemic’
Senator calls for equitable funding.
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Council doubles fines for parking violations
Ald. Williams is concerned this will drive people away.
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Bill takes on algorithmic pricing
Two customers may pay different prices for the same product.
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Three students will lead D-186 school kids
One from each high school will succed a single student trustee.
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Illinois Athletics rolls out new gameday parking routes for 2026 football season
Starting approximately three and a half hours before kickoff, fans will be required to follow designated routes to their assigned parking lots.
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Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts
Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.
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Illinois launches online directory of breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the state
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has launched an online directory and interactive map of breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries across the state at ilcc.illinois.gov.
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Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons.
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‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
3 weeks ago
Settlement reached in insurance fight tied to Springfield Wyndham
The suit was filed after owner Al Rajabi claimed that Affiliated FM was stalling the insurance payment.
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A perfect getaway from Springfield: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
A great deal on a great getaway from Springfield Real Deals!
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Pritzker wants ‘fairer’ tax system, though voters rejected graduated proposal
The governor says he and Chicago's mayor are friends despite public spat.
3 weeks ago
Official state sandwich? No beef about this one
A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois' official state sandwich has passed the IL House.
3 weeks ago
The Illinois House and Senate take the field
Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.
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UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus
CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.
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When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.
3 weeks ago
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes
Communication and experience with the process are keys to maintaining voter faith, clerks say.
