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Agriculture
7 months ago
Illinois unveils roadmap to lead the future of food and biomanufacturing

State’s first-in-the-nation Alternative Protein Task Force releases landmark blueprint.

Health Insurance
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Dec. 31

State marketplace gives residents extra time to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
1/10 high schoolers admit to binge drinking: IDPH releases first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

The comprehensive report highlights the health and safety impacts of alcohol use, with a focus on youth consumption, traffic fatalities, and more.

State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

Illinois has at least a half dozen laws regulating potentially harmful aspects of artificial intelligence.

Education
7 months ago
Superintendent search continues

Board VP says final choice should be named in late January.

Local
7 months ago
Pritzker: Trump’s Reiner remarks ‘terrible’

Also: Governor defends signing of “end of life” bill.

IL State News
7 months ago
$2M to help homeless in Springfield

“This is an investment in permanent supportive housing.”

IL State News
7 months ago
IL Freedom Caucus: Suburban cop is illegal immigrant

Hanover Park says he’s authorized to serve.

Former University of Illinois Football Coach Mike White
Sports
7 months ago
Former Illini head coach Mike White passes away at 89

The legendary football coach led Illinois to three bowl games and a 1984 Rose Bowl appearance.

A sign outside a once dying mall in Marion in Southern Illinois promises a brighter future, thanks to a $112 million bond deal made possible by the state and taxpayers dollars. (Credit: Janelle O’Dea, Illinois Answers Project)
IL State News
7 months ago
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump

Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits.