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The first all-girls construction team to compete at SkillsUSA Illinois poses outside the Peoria Civic Center after their competition. From left, Aubrey Levin, Kayhl Miles, Amyla Walls and Catelin Wesley. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)

Education

10 months ago

Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades

Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs

Sports

10 months ago

All UIS Teams Earn GLVC Team Academic Award in 2024-25

First time every team earned the honor

Business

10 months ago

Possible new TIF district worries D-186 school board

No decision yet on Jerome proposal

Seventeen local high school students recently stepped into the world of health care at HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s first High School Healthcare Bootcamp of the summer.

Health & Wellness

10 months ago

Local high school students step into world of health care

First-time “boot camp” for high schoolers

Education

10 months ago

Cell phone debate could return to District 186

Miller sees unequal enforcement, suggests tougher rules

Education

10 months ago

Interim Superintendent named at Rochester

Rolf Siversten takes over July 1

Sports

10 months ago

New boys’ hoops coach at SHS

Succeeds Marques Warfield, whom the board fired last month

Mayor Misty Buscher speaks at the 2025 "State of the Springfield Area" luncheon.

Local

10 months ago

Misty’s trip to Washington

Mayor, other area leaders participate in “fly-in”

Local

10 months ago

Federal lawsuit filed against Taylorville School District

Lawsuit accuses Taylorville schools of not doing enough to stop the abuse

Education

10 months ago

District 186: Scope makes progress

$115 per child per week as before- and after-school program must break even

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Sports

21 hours ago

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

Local

1 day ago

What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

Health & Wellness

11 hours ago

Change from Winter to Spring means change in possible sickness

A true sinus infection, which is typically viral and lasts about ten days, is usually distinguished by more severe symptoms, including intense sinus pressure, fevers, and headaches.

Local

12 hours ago

Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension

If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.

Sports

21 hours ago

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.