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Local
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Library does more with less

Director Harrison tells aldermen Champaign and Urbana enjoy more resources.

Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman speaks at a news conference in Peoria. Ackerman traveled to Washington, D.C., with three other clerks in September 2025 to meet with federal lawmakers to advocate against the USPS changes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

Thousands of votes could be invalidated if not received in time.

From left, Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, along with Chicago State University President “Z” Scott, Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule, and Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindrup testify before a Senate committee in favor of a bill creating a new funding formula for the state’s public universities. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
3 weeks ago
U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026

Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.

High School Girls Basketball
Sports
3 weeks ago
Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll

The newest high school girls basketball poll is out!

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
3 weeks ago
Illinois High School Boys Basketball Poll

The newest high school boys basketball poll is out!

Preliminary plans for upgrades to Lake Springfield's Center Park.
Local
3 weeks ago
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money

Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.

Left to Right: Makai Allison, Malik Allison, Kozzie Williams.
Crime
4 weeks ago
3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield

Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.

Local
4 weeks ago
Kudos for city tourism chief

Aldermen credit Dahl’s staff for moving Wyndham guests and preserving conventions.

A van hit the Baskin Robbins at MacArthur Blvd. and Laurel Tuesday afternoon.
Business
4 weeks ago
Rebuild of Baskin-Robbins is underway

Franchisee almost had to relocate.

A screenshot of part of a Facebook video from the scene of a fire to a historic building in Jacksonville.
Local
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Historic Jacksonville building to be demolished following morning fire

Authorities did not disclose a cause to the fire.

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