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4 days ago

Giannoulias to Governor: Sign Illinois car insurance reform bill

The bill means auto insurance rate hikes will be challenged before being approved.

4 days ago

Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years

The university's board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at its regular meeting on Thursday.

4 days ago

State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.

4 days ago

Springfield man sentenced to short prison term for dog fighting ring

Police say a pool was found at the address that was used as a dog fighting ring.

5 days ago

Ownbey: Suit over data center meets 90-day window

Some Waverly-area residents are suing the county.

5 days ago

Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.

5 days ago

Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois

"I've always been passionate about America," de Jong said. "I've seen American movies and I think that's where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things."

5 days ago

Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request

The new rates would raise monthly bills by $7-8 rather than the $10-11 originally requested.

5 days ago

Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI

Document intended to help schools, districts navigate complex issues around emerging technology.

5 days ago

Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat

The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.

5 days ago

Bike program teaching central Illinois kids how to ride

Weyer said the program gives children who do not own a bike access to instruction during the school day.

5 days ago

Pritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law

Insurance companies will also be required to provide healthcare professionals a clear process to dispute downcoded claims within 90 days.

5 days ago

Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down

A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.

6 days ago

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.

6 days ago

2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members

A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.

6 days ago

Springfield city council advances Y Block plan

Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.

6 days ago

SPD sergeant accused of DUI

Sgt. Lindzee Carpenter was stopped in Chatham on July 4.

6 days ago

Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

6 days ago

The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday

It's been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it's been a staple of downtown family fun!

6 days ago

Nokomis City Council elects to keep police department open

Nokomis will rely on the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other agencies to help fill gaps.

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