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Noodle -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week

Noodle “turns into a total lovebug.”

Sally -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week

Playful, and a “zest for life!”

Nicholas Jones, left, executive vice president of the University of Illinois System, testifies before a House Committee opposing a bill to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. Also testifying in favor of the bill are Southern Illinois University System President Daniel Mahoney, center, and Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 days ago
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition

Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.

The house in the 2500 block of Iowa Street in Granite City where an illegal dental office operated. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Crime
2 days ago
Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants

The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 days ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

Teams in the NBA
Sports
2 days ago
Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries

The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during a game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Sports
2 days ago
Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says

Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
2 days ago
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight

Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.

Copies of the Illinois Times are on display at the Capitol Media Group studios.
Business
2 days ago
Local for-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week

A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.

Local
2 days ago
New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.

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