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Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition

Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1

14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year.

Chatham school bus
Local
2 months ago
Bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms awaits Pritzker’s signature

This plan would create a uniform $300 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.
Local
2 months ago
Meridian Elementary won’t open in August due to heavy storm damage

Extreme winds seriously damaged the building and ripped off part of the roof, while rain then left water damage in several classrooms.

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Local
2 months ago
Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it’s also tied to circus history.

Aerial view of a large building complex with parking lots and surrounding trees.
Local
2 months ago
Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar

The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.

Chicago, IL, April 11, 2026, Barack Obama Presidential Center Tower with a blue sky background, Presidential Library, former President of the United States with words and letters on the exterior
IL State News
2 months ago
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”

Diesel fuel nozzle inserted into a yellow van's fuel tank at a station
Local
2 months 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.

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

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

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