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An Illinois Department of Transportation plow gets ready to be loaded with salt ahead of the winter plowing season.
IL State News
3 months ago
New weather dashboard tracks Illinois snow and ice response

IDOT launches online tool showing winter road maintenance stats and safety data.

An urban fishing clinic will be held this year in Sangamon County, and instructors are needed.
Local
3 months ago
Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts

Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics, including Sangamon County.

Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, joined consumer advocates to issue a public warning about alternative electric and gas supplier sales tactics and prices. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
3 months ago
Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation

Consumer advocates push for new measures with affordability as session’s focus.

Legislation is pending in the Illinois House that advocates say would expand access for safety net clinics and certain other providers to low-cost outpatient medications. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits Illinois House action

Clinics accuse drug manufacturers of restricting access to drugs in federal 340B program.

Local
3 months ago
Help proposed for would-be homeowners

Senate GOP has legislative package.

Local
3 months ago
Impact of CO on Illinoisans

280 deaths related to carbon monoxide 2019-2023.

Sports
3 months ago
Here are the local teams still in the state high school basketball tournament hunt

The Illinois High School Association calls it “America’s Original March Madness”!

Local
3 months ago
Cities group displeased with some of guv’s budget proposals

IL Municipal League’s Moving Cities Forward agenda starts with a request to restore the cities’ piece of the income tax pie to 10 percent.

A man carries an Iranian flag to place on the rubble of a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
IL State News
3 months ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

This "strawberry dress," worn by Mary Lincoln, is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
3 months ago
ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.

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