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2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The search is on for a new District 186 superintendent
D-186 could pay school board association tens of thousands of dollars.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’
Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two weekend shootings in Springfield: man arrested for one, one critically injured in another
Convicted felon arrested for one shooting, while a man is in critical condition in another.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New name for IL public-private economic development engine
Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Everest — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week
One month living in a kennel may be way too long for young Everest.
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Battleship — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Despite the imposing name, this Battleship may be a lover, not a fighter.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Debate over renewables continues
The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).
2 weeks ago in National
Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New student board member at D-186
SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week
Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child
The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people
The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC
“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.
2 weeks ago in National
Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch
Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.
2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two new abortion laws in IL
Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold
Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lincoln Land Community College president to retire
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026
