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“There’s nothing political about a veterans’ home”

State completes $300M home eight years after Legionnaires' outbreak.

1 week ago

Business leader: Tariffs are not all bad

Denzler says tariffs rein in bad actors but must also be predictable.

1 week ago

Report on prisoners’ access to higher ed in IL

Other states are ahead of Illinois.

1 week ago

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog

Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.

1 week ago

Beardstown man facing charges after gun shot outside home

The man was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct.

1 week ago

State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate

Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.

1 week ago

A monument for Gold Star families

"We represent families who stood behind the names."

1 week ago

‘No Kings Since 1776’

"No Kings" rallies around the nation, including Springfield.

1 week ago

No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago

The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.

1 week ago

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.

1 week ago

Spotlight on stroke awareness: BEFAST

Recognizing a stroke early can save a life.

2 weeks ago

Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

2 weeks ago

Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

2 weeks ago

Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor

Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts. Read the returns here

Governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income.

2 weeks ago

Springfield’s iconic Carillon may be growing!

Plans are underway to build a museum and event space adjacent to the tower.

2 weeks ago

Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

2 weeks ago

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Maryland's Moore.

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