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Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
It asks for a swath of information about money flowing to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.
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UPDATE: Illinois surgeon pleads not guilty to the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, where McKee was working at the time of his arrest, declined to provide specific information on the dates of his employment.
2 weeks ago
Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extends by two weeks a temporary one issued earlier this month that blocked the federal government from holding back the money from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
2 weeks ago
Springfield budget workshops wrap up
Fire wants to refresh personnel, apparatus; Notariano opposes military-style police vehicle.
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Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader
Defense attorneys said the government didn’t show any evidence against Espinoza Martinez who sent the messages as “neighborhood gossip” after coming home from work and unwinding with beers.
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Kroger to pay settlement after mishandling asbestos during 2022 renovation
Kroger Company and SSI Services LLC Expected to pay $108 thousand for settlement
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UPDATE: Winter storm to barrel down on a large part of the U.S., Springfield included
Cold, with more than four inches of snow potentially added on to that, according to the National Weather Service.
2 weeks ago
Budget leader: Today’s decisions make tomorrow easier
None of the proposed cuts touch pensions or K-12 education.
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Rochester High School cuts ribbon on recent remodeling, addition
The county's special sales tax for school district infrastructure paid for the work.
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Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
Fall executive order required most state agencies to identify ways to reserve funds.
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ABC to air 3 regular-season MLB games, including Cubs vs. Giants, Cubs vs. Cardinals
he games on ABC are part of ESPN's three-year rights agreement with Major League Baseball that takes effect this season.
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Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season
“There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. “We go back to square one. We’re back at the bottom again. That’s really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you’re probably missing the big picture.”
2 weeks ago
Association donates fire alarms to Springfield homes with hard-of-hearing residents
Camp I Am Me has distributed over 52,000 of these specialized alarms to the deaf and hard hearing families of Illinois.
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Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Federal prosecutors initially referred to Espinoza Martinez as a “ranking member” of the Latin Kings, but prosecutors' lack of evidence led U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow to bar testimony on the Chicago street gang at trial.
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Kyle Tucker joins Dodgers with $240M deal, eyes LA’s third straight World Series championship
Kyle Tucker wore No. 30 for most of his career with the Houston Astros and during his lone season with the Chicago Cubs last year.
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District 186 sales tax revenue projected to make slight increase this year
Springfield schools expect to get a little more money from a special Sangamon County sales tax this year.
2 weeks ago
Springfield’s Minority Business Institute uses education and connections to help business owners
Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, said education is a missing piece of the puzzle for many people.
2 weeks ago
Police chase ends in Springfield, and with shooting
Traffic was backed up for hours on I-55 southbound, while Illinois State Police investigated.
2 weeks ago
Illinois income tax season to begin Jan. 26
Taxpayers may file for free using MyTax Illinois, the department’s online filing system.
