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Diesel fuel nozzle inserted into a yellow van's fuel tank at a station
Local
1 week ago
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers’ profit margins are really what are up for bid.

"The Great Race"
Local
1 week ago
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

Back-to-school scene: yellow school bus with books, an apple, clock, and pencils on top against a teal background.
Local
1 week ago
Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

A scene at the station where SNAP users can swipe their EBT card for Link Match vouchers at the Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Molly A. Wallace)
IL State News
1 week ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.

Chicago White Everson Pereira (28) scores on a hit by Miguel Vargas during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, March 30, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sports
1 week ago
White Sox OF Pereira placed on 7-day concussion injured list after crashing into fence

After making the play, Pereira was down for a few minutes before leaving the field.

San Francisco, CA - June 10, 2023: Participants in Juneteenth Parade to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrate African American culture and contributions.
National
1 week ago
As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

The holiday — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the day when U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in the Texas port city with the declaration of freedom in General Order No. 3.

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
IL State News
1 week ago
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony

The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.
Local
1 week ago
Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.
Local
1 week ago
Severe storm causes extensive damage to elementary school

As rain continued after the roof was damaged, water poured into the building.

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.
Local
1 week ago
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack’s.

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