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6 days ago in Education, Local
Elbert Betts says District 186’s alternative to expulsion program was ‘cancelled.’ District 186 says it’s not, and has been moved to another entity
Betts: Alternative to expulsion program was cancelled by District 186. Jordan: No, it's not. It was transferred to The Outlet.
6 days ago in IL State News, Local
IL GOP lawmakers react to McCuskey resignation as legislative inspector general
House GOP members: This mess is on the Democrats.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Charlette — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Charlette "is as sweet as can be."
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Sangamo Club theft
Two people allegedly took a sign mounted to the outside of the Sangamo Club.
6 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local
These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants
State program will serve 35 counties in effort to keep food local.
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Disability rights advocates worry about potential for coercion, want more state oversight.
6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caleb Williams elected as one of Bears captains for the 3rd straight season
While being a team captain is nothing new for Williams, the expectations for the 24-year-old quarterback are higher than ever.
6 days ago in World
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
6 days ago in Sports
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.
6 days ago in Entertainment
It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys
It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.
Springfield woman sentenced to 5 years in IDOC for role in 2024 murder
Springfield Police arrested Julie Marshall in June 2024.
6 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of the last decade
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025
6 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local
District 186 has a projected budget deficit of $8 million. They say it will be zero by the end of the school year
Board member Micah Miller called the situation "dire."
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local
McCrady talks data centers and A.I.
Data centers and A.I. have been the hottest topics all around the country
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
The BEACON is on the move
The mental health ambulance made six runs on its first day alone.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
22 essential questions to ask when buying a house
Ally Financial reports 22 essential questions to ask when buying a house, covering budget, property condition, neighborhood, and offer details for informed decisions.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Budgeting for kids’ sports and back-to-school activities
CreditFresh reports on budgeting for kids' sports and back-to-school activities, emphasizing planning for total costs to avoid surprises and manage expenses efficiently.
1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle
For scuba diving enthusiasts, Mermet Springs is ‘the best place in the Midwest’
Thirty years ago, an Illinois Secretary of State Police DiveTeam investigator set out to turn an abandoned rock quarry into a first-class dive destination. Today, it draws hundreds to southern Illinois each year to explore what’s submerged in its crystal-clear waters.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local
Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey is out
He's accused of behaving unprofessionally in sexual harassment investigation.