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A truck drives on Illinois roads. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Jacques Abou-Rizk)
Local
3 weeks ago
IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance

The initiative aims to make IDOT more competitive for employment and tame a national engineer shortage.

Man in a suit and black mask holds a landscape photo next to a large poster labeled ET302 Boeing with many portrait thumbnails.
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

Chicago Blackhawks
Sports
3 weeks ago
Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov

The Blackhawks went 29-39-14 this year, an 11-point improvement on the previous season and still nowhere near playoff contention.

FILE - Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches froom the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against UConn at the Final Four, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run

The agreement requires approval of university trustees.

Rate Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox.
IL State News
3 weeks ago
White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well

The video shows the fan rising to his feet as Chicago second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Royals center fielder Lane Thomas for the first out in the bottom of the third inning.

The Starbucks global corporate headquarters building is seen Monday, May 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Business
3 weeks ago
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.

Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, along with CEO Tiffany Mathis Posey.
Local
3 weeks ago
Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job

Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.

Fuyao Glass America
Local
3 weeks ago
Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur

Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.

Grocery shopping with a wallet
Local
3 weeks ago
Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs

“There’s no way around it, and it just seems like it’s just going up and up and up,” Garecht said.

The Logan County Zoning Board met May 13, 2026.
Local
3 weeks ago
Logan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns

“Thirty to 50 years from now, the decisions they make are going to affect the young children and the young adults that are raising those children now and grandchildren,” resident Tonjia Ritchie said.  

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