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4 weeks ago

These are the sights and sounds of Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago

A culture of fear has taken hold, with some people too scared to leave home, especially in the city's predominantly Latino communities.

4 weeks ago

GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky

The new contracts were awarded to businesses in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama and California, GE Appliances said.

4 weeks ago

IL Product Holiday Market returns the first weekend of December

A local holiday favorite returns with live music, free activities, and great products.

1 month ago

Petition-passing Pat Quinn is back

He proposes an extra three percent income tax after your first $1 million.

1 month ago

Claims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

The district stressed that the online comments in the TikTok video do not reflect the reality inside their schools.

1 month ago

LLCC named one of the top 200 U.S. community colleges

Lincoln Land Community College nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

1 month ago

Donor support makes early breast cancer detection possible

Early detection is pivotal in saving lives, and thanks to donors, Lincoln Memorial Hospital was able to do so.

1 month ago

CWLP offers bill assistance through ‘Project RELIEF’ program

Project RELIEF is here to assist those who struggle paying their utility bill. Learn how you can qualify for bill assistance

1 month ago

University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines

Campuses see more new undergraduates, fewer international grad students.

1 month ago

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

Senator’s letter to ICE director states the employee acted without authority.

1 month ago

Clinic welcomes experienced psychiatrist to staff

The HSHS happily brings in Dr. Ebuka Edwin Oduche to their new psychiatry clinic in Springfield.

1 month ago

Coroner: Human skull belongs to man missing since 2021

An investigation into the death of Kenneth P. Brown, 42, continues.

1 month ago

Prospect League coming to Decatur in summer of 2026

The owners of the Lucky Horseshoes also own a team in Quincy.

1 month ago

Council OKs stadium deal

Non-profit "Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium" is the new owner.

1 month ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who used stolen excavator to destroy home

Still no suspect in the partial demolition of a Petersburg home.

1 month ago

Former state employee goes to prison for child porn distribution

Billy Ruple, Jr. worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services at the time.

1 month ago

Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks

Harmon accused of accepting millions of dollars beyond contribution limits in 2024.

1 month ago

House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

Garcia announced he was not seeking reelection earlier this month just before the deadline to file paperwork for the seat. By then, his chief of staff was the only candidate who had submitted the needed paperwork.

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