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Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper

Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.

2 weeks ago

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

2 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

2 weeks ago

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

‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’

Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.

2 weeks ago

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

New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

2 weeks ago

Debate over renewables continues

The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

2 weeks ago

New student board member at D-186

SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.

2 weeks ago

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

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

Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

2 weeks ago

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

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

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

D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold

Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.

2 weeks ago

Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

2 weeks ago

State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

2 weeks ago

Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media

Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.

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