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2 weeks ago

115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year

The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.

2 weeks ago

Cities group displeased with some of guv’s budget proposals

IL Municipal League's Moving Cities Forward agenda starts with a request to restore the cities' piece of the income tax pie to 10 percent.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

2 weeks ago

ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.

2 weeks ago

FDA recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese sold in 24 states, including Illinois

Products at Walmart stores pulled over pasteurization issue; consumers urged to check “best by” dates.

2 weeks ago

Illinois football adds Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan to defensive staff

Hauck named assistant defensive backs coach; Linehan tapped to lead defensive ends.

2 weeks ago

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says

Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…

2 weeks ago

Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend

The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.

2 weeks ago

Woman accused of spraying kids with chemicals at Glenwood Elementary

Perko allegedly sprayed three children with a cleaning agent.

2 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect

Hundreds of dollars of purchases made with a stolen credit card.

2 weeks ago

IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors

"This bill would mean protection for victims of abuse remains fully enforceable and protects survivors from dangerous loopholes and paperwork timing," Stadelman said.

2 weeks ago

Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data

Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.

2 weeks ago

Pushback on SPD’s proposed armored truck

Two aldermen criticize "overpolicing" and "militarization."

3 weeks ago

Lawmaker introduces another school hair bill

Committee passes proposal to require non-public schools to honor hairstyles borne of religious beliefs.

3 weeks ago

Illinois women earn No. 10 seed, open Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday

Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

3 weeks ago

Local teams are still in high school basketball playoffs

Many Springfield-area girls and boys teams are still in championship contention!

3 weeks ago

OSF clinic in Forsyth launches ‘Stork Stop’ donation closet for families

Program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane

"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

3 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

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