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2 weeks ago

A step forward for proposed data center

County Zoning Board of Appeals votes 5-0 to recommend conditional permitted use.

2 weeks ago

Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation

Fidel Marquez secretly recorded meetings for feds, testified in 2 trials.

2 weeks ago

‘We were very disappointed’: Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Co-President of the Rochester Education Association Matt Carlson said that these cuts will not only affect the staff, but also the students.

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

2 weeks ago

Illinois lowers flags to half-staff for Jesse Jackson

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, February 28.

2 weeks ago

Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

The measure would require producers to establish and finance the programs within 2 years.

2 weeks ago

Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric

Reactions largely fell along partisan lines, though there were some mixed feelings all around.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

Speech was light on budget details, but full of criticism of Trump administration.

2 weeks ago

New nominee for auditor general

Chris Meister would succeed Frank Mautino.

2 weeks ago

Bears’ potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed a bill establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to finance, construct and lease a stadium by a 24-0 margin.

2 weeks ago

Jones Lang LaSalle: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

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Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson’s career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

He accepted a football scholarship at Illinois, then transferred to historically Black North Carolina A&T after a year.

2 weeks ago

Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator under coach Ben Johnson

Taylor was Jacksonville’s offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

2 weeks ago

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Getting closer to basketball tournament time!

2 weeks ago

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)

The last high school girls basketball poll of the season.

2 weeks ago

Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week

Memorial services were set for next week, with two days of him lying in repose at the Chicago headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the organization he founded.

2 weeks ago

Deere: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

The results beat Wall Street expectations.

2 weeks ago

Severe weather may make quick trip through Springfield Thursday afternoon

Areas southeast of Springfield have the greatest threat.

2 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in downtown Springfield burglaries

Daisy Jane's and Custom Cup were damaged on consecutive days.

Music News

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...