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Abortion-rights activists rally outside the Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
National
1 year ago
Risks of state abortion reporting mandates outweigh the benefits, an advocacy group says

Illinois and Massachusetts mandate that providers give the state only aggregated data.

Agriculture
1 year ago
State leaders discuss impact of freezes, tariffs on agriculture

Costello: Feds owe IL $18M for a food program

Route History Museum
History
1 year ago
14 women who shaped and saved Route 66, including 2 from Springfield

Springfield’s Dr. Stacy Grundy and Dr. Gina Lathan among the women who helped shape Route 66.

Teacher in classroom
Education
1 year ago
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report.

IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers show off New Salem’s deterioration

McClure, Rosenthal seek $19M to fix up decrepit buildings “where Lincoln walked”

Bobcat
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois bobcat season ends: Hunters and trappers take 649 statewide

IDNR issued 2,000 permits out of 9,200 applicants in this year’s lottery.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.
IL State News
1 year ago
Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

IL State News
1 year ago
GOP optimistic about redistricting lawsuit

Illinois Republicans want to end gerrymandering once and for all

IL State News
1 year ago
State flag survey: None of the above

Almost half in poll say keep the existing flag