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Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month
Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.
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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.
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Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony
LINK TO VIDEO Pritzker's team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.
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Report on reparations
The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.
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Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield
A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.
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Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death
Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.
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Thrive: A book for the community, by the community
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a book to for the benefit of…
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Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid
She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor
Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.
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Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.
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High schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills
Proposals include regulating kratom, lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for driving to 0.05.
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Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.
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It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background
The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.
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Proposal could line the NEST for new moms
Medicaid-edligible mothers would get $4,500 if IL copies MI program.
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Horace Mann increases quarterly shareholder dividend
This represents an indicated annual dividend of $1.44 per share payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.
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New mayor appointed in Moweaqua after former mayor resigns amid budget controversy
During a special meeting Saturday, Angela Locke was appointed acting mayor by the board.
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New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville
The vending machine offers Narcan and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and safety items, most of which are free, according to the health department.
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Springfield Police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
The program is designed to foster positive interactions between police and people on the autism spectrum.
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Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago
Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.
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Feel the love for downtown Springfield
Community cheerleaders want to grow business and residences downtown.
