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3 days ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete
The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.
3 days ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin
Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.
3 days ago
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive
The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield's east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.
4 days ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon
The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.
5 days ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges
An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.
5 days ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night
A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.
5 days ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.
5 days ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.
5 days ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.
5 days ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.
5 days ago
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms
Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.
5 days ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds
Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather.
6 days ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.
6 days ago
New tornadoes touch down outside Chicago as severe storms pummel the Midwest
Residents of Springfield, Illinois, believe a tornado touched down in their area late Wednesday.
6 days ago
APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe
APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?
6 days ago
More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS
NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.
6 days ago
Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night
Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.
7 days ago
Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison
Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.
7 days ago
Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike
A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.