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US Senator Dick Durbin speaks as he stands up for Science rally to protest the Trump administration's science policies and federal job cuts Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
1 year ago
Sen. Durbin: Trump’s tax plan threatens Medicaid coverage for 800,000 Illinoisans

Cuts to Medicaid could also endanger small, rural hospitals.

Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend

Top picks for things to do in Springfield this weekend.

Springfield Clinic main campus
Business
1 year ago
Springfield Clinic announces layoffs amid financial challenges

The company would not disclose what positions were impacted or at what locations.

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Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny start to the weekend

Sunny Saturday, with rain likely Sunday

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Spuds – APL Dog of the Week

Spuds loves to play and run, but he’s also known for his affectionate snuggles.

Local
1 year ago
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site to receive $8M for improvements

Lincoln’s New Salem, one of 56 state historic sites managed by IDNR, attracted 374,418 visitors in 2024 and 359,950 visitors in 2023. 

Radar
Local
1 year ago
SEVERE WEATHER: Wind Advisory & Red Flag Warning in effect

Strong winds and dry conditions are expected across the region today.

Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, right, presents a bill in the House Judiciary- Criminal Committee on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, alongside Anjanette Young. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago

Bill would ban ‘no-knock’ warrants, restrict times warrants could be served.

WANTAGH, NY - AUG 30: Brad Paisley performs in concert at Northwell Health at Jones Beach on August 30, 2019 in Wantagh, New York.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Brad Paisley to play Illinois State Fair in August

Paisley last played the Illinois State Fair in 2017.

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IL State News
1 year ago
ICE violated rights of a US citizen and 21 others during arrests, Chicago activists allege

The arrests allegedly violate a 2022 agreement between Chicago groups and the federal government detailing how U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers can make “collateral arrests,”