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3 weeks ago
Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
3 weeks ago
8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County
408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
3 weeks ago
New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin
Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.
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‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.
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Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines
Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.
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KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
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Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings
Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.
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Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges
Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.
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Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching
School board also approves an extra day for winter break.
3 weeks ago
Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues
Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.
3 weeks ago
Illinois gas prices back on the way up
Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.
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GOP secretary of state hopeful wants to bring customer service back
Diane Harris says Alexi Giannoulias' campaign war chest does not scare her.
3 weeks ago
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
3 weeks ago
ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing.
3 weeks ago
Illinois civil rights safeguard bill awaits Pritzker’s signature
This plan codifies the use of disparate impact standards within the Illinois Human Rights Act.
3 weeks ago
Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues
"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."
3 weeks ago
IL students’ math performance is lagging: report
Recommendations for lawmakers include requiring an hour of math per day in grades K-5.
3 weeks ago
Memorial Hospital’s sepsis program is making waves
Sepsis can be fatal, so officials say when you feel ill or have an infection, get to the hospital right away.
3 weeks ago
‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown
World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.
3 weeks ago
Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy resigns after DUI arrest
The resignation was effective immediately.