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Local
2 years ago
State law enforcement board asks for funding to implement SAFE-T Act training

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is in the process of making many changes to comply with the SAFE-T Act.

Local
2 years ago
2024 Earth Month Events in Springfield

April is Earth Month.

National
2 years ago
Chicago plans to move migrants to other shelters and reopen park buildings for the summer

Chicago plans to close five shelters for migrants in the coming weeks and move nearly 800 people, including families, in order to reopen park district buildings hosting popular summer camps, athletic contests and other community events in time for summer.

Local
2 years ago
Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes southern Illinois; no damage or injuries reported

An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 has been reported in southern Illinois, near the Missouri state line, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Sports
2 years ago
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Illinois’ offense carried it through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
The Illini’s defense helped put them one victory away from the Final Four.

Agriculture
2 years ago
With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds

A new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew — their conventional neighbors were using more pesticides than before.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat.

Education
2 years ago
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

Local
2 years ago
Springfield ambulance providers speak up at council meeting

The controversy regarding ambulance service in Springfield continues.

Local
2 years ago
Southern Illinois prepares for solar eclipse

Marshall has activities planned over the weekend leading up to the eclipse.