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State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
12 months ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

Local
12 months ago
IL House votes against heavy metals in baby food

Companies would then have to clearly label how much of each toxic metal is found in their baby food.

Jim Watts, Donor and Government Relations Manager for ImpactLife blood centers, speaks in Springfield Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.
Local
1 year ago
Blood donations go down during the summer months, but need goes up

Blood drives may be in as short supply as the blood donations themselves

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Local
1 year ago
CWLP lead service line replacement work continues

Residents will receive notices about work to be done

Education
1 year ago
School and Sports Physicals available at HSHS Medical Group offices

Walk-in appointments available at select locations

SEIU Healthcare
Local
1 year ago
Skilled nursing workers get new union contract

Pay increases, Medicate rate reimbursement changes part of the deal

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Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of mental health in Sangamon County

A new survey is hitting randomly selected mailboxes across Sangamon County this week.

Brian Brennan
Business
1 year ago
Brian Brennan returns to Midwest to lead St. John’s Hospital

A new face is stepping into the top leadership role at St. John’s Hospital. Hospital Sisters Health System has named Brian Brennan as the new president and CEO of the hospital as well as the HSHS Central Illinois Market. 

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IL State News
1 year ago
New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

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Health & Wellness
1 year ago
First measles case of 2025 reported in Illinois

Health officials remind residents to check their vaccinations.

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