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State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the bill’s sponsor, speaks on the Senate floor May 20. Edly-Allen’s bill seeks to regulate the most advanced forms of AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
13 hours ago
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

The distribution of $18 million in state funding for after-school programs in Illinois was delayed until April this year, leaving organizations that operate those programs only a few months to spend it. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
14 hours ago
Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran is flanked by fellow Republicans Sen. Dave Syverson and Sen. Jil Tracy as he calls on the governor to opt into a federal school choice program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
14 hours ago
‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.

Business
14 hours ago
Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

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Sports
14 hours ago
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal,” the team said in a statement.

The Logan County board met this week.
Local
22 hours ago
Logan County approves 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers

Six board members supported to year-long moratorium, while four others felt the county needed the proposed data center for economic benefit.

"Multiple community members came together and made this happen for the people."
Local
22 hours ago
First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute

Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.

Row of cars parked along a city street, viewed from the curb with buildings in the background.
Local
23 hours ago
Council doubles fines for parking violations

Ald. Williams is concerned this will drive people away.

Robotic hand holding a glowing AI 'Accelerated' sign against a dark blue background—tech AI theme.
Local
1 day ago
Bill takes on algorithmic pricing

Two customers may pay different prices for the same product.

paid family leave
Local
2 days ago
Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

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