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3 weeks ago
High Schoolers help elementary students ‘RYse’ with YMCA
Elementary students learned the "High School Life" from SHG Seniors.
3 weeks ago
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
3 weeks ago
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.
3 weeks ago
Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle
But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.
3 weeks ago
Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.
3 weeks ago
NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon, followed by much colder temperatures
Severe weather followed by a 30-50 degree drop in temperatures by Friday morning.
3 weeks ago
Business group: Seizure bill is not fair
NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.
3 weeks ago
Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation
"There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99," Meyer said. "It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times."
3 weeks ago
Owner pushes forward after fire damages historic King’s Daughters Home
Owner Yolonda Rice will lead a renovation of the house for nursing students and travel nurses, offering an affordable and supportive place to stay.
4 weeks ago
Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike
Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn't reached by the end of March.
4 weeks ago
Small fire in Springfield state office building
No injuries, and no word yet on a cause.
4 weeks ago
NTSB: Use of prescription meds by school bus driver ‘likely’ contributed to 2024 fatal crash near Rushville
Report: Prescription pain meds and fatugue 'likely' led to the crash.
4 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help Southern View police identify burglary/theft suspects
Items stolen from storage units.
4 weeks ago
Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again
Illinois retailers say they need to know soon whether to purchase ethanol-infused E15 gasoline for summer use.
4 weeks ago
Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Cook County state’s attorney calls demand ‘baseless,’ claims effort would backfire.
4 weeks ago
Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders
Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”
4 weeks ago
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike
The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.
4 weeks ago
March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
The Fighting Illini men are in the "Sweet 16."
4 weeks ago
Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says
Crow-Armstrong's 2031 salary would increase by $2 million for each MVP award from 2027-30, $1 million for each second- or third-place finish, $750,000 for fourth or fifth and $500,000 for sixth through 10th.