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4 months ago
Sheriff: ‘Contractors’ caused water, electrical outages at jail this week

Both problems were fixed within 24 hours, said Sheriff Paula Crouch

U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly are pictured along with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in file photos of Democratic party gatherings in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 months ago
Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?

Kelly gears up for another battle vs. Pritzker-backed candidate as Krishnamoorthi hits TV

Education
4 months ago
State seeks better way to identify at-risk school kids

ISBE rolls out “Children’s Adversity Index”

A solar farm in Carbondale, Illinois, in late 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs

Advocates push state to expand renewables incentives

Depression
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Illinois preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline despite federal cuts

“This is a matter of life and death,” said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO of PATH, one of Illinois’ 988 centers

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Education
4 months ago
U of I Board approves $3.6M office building purchase for Urbana campus expansion

The board also approved an appointment for the UIS campus

Fire
Local
4 months ago
Fire causes damage to home near Springfield Hy-Vee

Smoke could be seen coming from both the roof and the front door

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Local
4 months ago
Park District: Stadium loses money. Lucky Horseshoes: Let us have it

Park District says Robin Roberts Stadium loses money; Lucky Horseshoes says there’s a possibility of saving it

One person was shot at this community center in Decatur.
Crime
4 months ago
One shot at Decatur community center

Executive director says victim is recovering

The event drew a large crowd and included remarks from family, colleagues, and local leaders whose lives were touched by Bennett’s service and character.
IL State News
4 months ago
Legacy of service: Scott M. Bennett Administrative Building dedicated in downtown Urbana

Bennett passed away several years ago after having a brain tumor

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