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See how Illinois ranks for auto mechanic pay
Way.com reports on auto mechanic pay in Illinois and across the country.
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American Cancer Society’s volunteer lobbyists
Tip: Have a personal story lawmakers will remember.
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How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?
A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.
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Abuse was caught on camera at Choate Developmental Center. The prosecutor offered plea deals
Weeks later, he files a federal lawsuit to prevent cuts at the state-run facility.
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Not ‘one more cent’: Chicago-area elected officials rally against Peoples Gas rate hike
City alderman and state lawmakers decried ‘outrageous’ shareholder profit rate and sought reforms to pipe retirement program.
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Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat
Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.
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Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience
Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.
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Springfield city council again hears from landlords
Cannabis grants and clean energy transition are also among subjects at council meeting.
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Spine tingling book events coming to the library
Plenty of Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October at Lincoln Library.
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Meet Van — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Van wants to go outside with you!
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Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign
Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.
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Man dead after weekend crash in Springfield
Darren Polk, 62, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew share different visions for office’s transparency, oversight.
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Open house for prospective UIS students, families coming soon
The University of Illinois Springfield is hosting an open house for curious students interested in going to college.
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Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.
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Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified
Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.
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Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.
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As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
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Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield
It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."