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The homepage for the Illinois Reliable Information Sources, or IRIS, program, a new source for finding digital informational and research databases through your local library or the State Library website. (courtesy Illinois State Library)
IL State News
3 hours ago
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education

The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.

Pharmacist filling prescription in pharmacy
IL State News
3 hours ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete

The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, center front, is checked after being injured while attempting to catch a fly ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Sports
4 hours ago
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort

Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbing at his right leg.

Ground was broken Thursday, June 11, on a new Rural King headquarters in Mattoon.
IL State News
19 hours ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon

The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.

Sangamon County Jail mugshot of Vincent Kallal
Local
2 days ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges

An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.

Shelf cloud over Northwest Illinois. (Photo by Janice Thompson, NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Collection, CC BY 2.0)
Local
2 days ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night

A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
Local
2 days ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 days ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

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