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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.
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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.
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‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.