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Local
1 year ago
New IDOT secretary’s goal for construction

Gia Biagi took over the Illinois Department of Transportation in January.

A community member holds a sign calling for a national boycott of Target stores during a news conference outside Target Corporation's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)
Business
1 year ago
Illinois-based corporations among those scaling back on DEI initiatives

McDonald’s and John Deere among major retailers and manufacturers retreating from DEI

IL State News
1 year ago
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts.

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Local
1 year ago
Leslie Sgro honored with Mike Cassidy Award

The award honors park commissioners who exemplify leadership, volunteerism, and a commitment to the community.

Local
1 year ago
Springfield woman missing since Saturday

She was last seen on Saturday around 5:30 a.m. in the area of North Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Avenue.

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Education
1 year ago
Horace Mann opens nominations for Educator of the Year Awards in District 186

The awards include three categories: Educator of the Year, Rising Star and Administrator of the Year.

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Local
1 year ago
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: An additional 2 inches of snow possible

Mixed precipitation expected in Central Illinois. Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 3 a.m. Thursday.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, speaks, Oct. 21, 2020, during a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

The Republican president signed the pardon on Monday, calling the Democratic former governor “a very fine person.”

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Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug, firearms charges

Johnnell Smith was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and for possessing a firearm in while committing a drug crime.

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History
1 year ago
Interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln

As we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday this week, here are some interesting facts about our 16th president.