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5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now

A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.

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Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress

Governor says war in Iran has elevated urgency for cheaper, higher-ethanol fuel.

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Republicans, Pritzker point fingers over cause of rising property taxes

Report finds Cook County property taxes outpacing inflation, wage growth.

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Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

“Both of the sites are excellent sites,” Warren said.

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Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal

The play occurred with the Chicago Cubs batting in the third inning of the Angels' 6-2 loss in the series finale at a chilly Wrigley Field.

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Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

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Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic

There are no Cinderellas lacing it up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy this week, but that's not to say the 2026 version of March Madness hasn't produced its share of memories already.

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McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

Some of the items already cost less than $3 in some parts of the U.S., but others don't.

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Severe weather possible late Thursday afternoon

A Tornado Watch has been issued.

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State Police to place new highway signs honoring troopers who died in the line of duty

Up to now, only some of those who died on the job got the honor.

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State Police vehicle fleet will take 18 years to replace as costs rise, ISP director says

Agency has more than 1,000 vehicles that need to be replaced for age and mileage.

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AMA president speaks in Springfield, praises Children’s Hospital

Mukkamala said he was particularly moved by the hospital’s role as a regional anchor.

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Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline

The proposal aimed to curb pollution from Illinois’ more than 2,400 warehouses.

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Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four

In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.

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Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September

The conferences announced Monday that Nebraska will play Missouri and Penn State will meet Kentucky at the home of the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 6.

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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to go on a minor-league rehab stint during Cubs’ upcoming trip

Suzuki is in the final season of an $85 million, five-year contract.

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Yes, the pros get nervous, too. Here’s how Stephen Curry and others deal with it

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan polled his players earlier this season whether they considered a free throw with one second left in a tie game the same as one in the first quarter of a tie game. The answer was a resounding no.

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Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047

He also gets a full no-trade provision and a hotel suite on road trips.

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Study: Lack of available child care could cost state economy $6.2 billion per year

Murphy says there can't be a productive workforce, one that's stable, without adequate child care. 

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NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again

A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.

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