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IL State News
7 months ago
IL Democrats react to Durbin’s retirement

His legacy? Opinions vary

Business
7 months ago
IL tourism chief out amid ethics probe

Guv: It’s a one-off
Thomas: I’m a scapegoat

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul answers questions during a luncheon interview at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
7 months ago
Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budget

Attorney General engaged in growing volume of suits against Trump administration.

IDOT road maintainer, Steve Wagoner, his son, Hoyt and acting secretary IDOT, Gia Biagi stand in front of a piece of road equipment destroyed by a speeding semi.
Local
7 months ago
IDOT says, Respect the zone so we all get home

National Work Zone Awareness Week

Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, explained the value of her bill to help small farmers at a press conference earlier this month. “Right now, public institutions across Illinois are required to choose the lowest bidder when they buy food. Now that might sound fair, but in practice, it leaves out small, local and community-based food businesses.” (photo by Simon Carr, Medill Illinois News Bureau)
Agriculture
7 months ago
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze

Legislators seek to bolster local farms by purchasing their wares with state dollars

Emergency vehicles on scene of a small plane crash near Trilla in Coles County on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (WAND photo)
IL State News
7 months ago
Small plane crash in Illinois kills all 4 on board

UPDATE: All victims are from Menomonie, Wis.

Indiana Statehouse
IL State News
7 months ago
Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.

Candace Trees, a 71-year-old retiree from Springfield, speaks about the challenges of applying for Social Security benefits Thursday, April 10, at the Illinois state capitol. Trees described the current process as “frustrating.” Photo via April 10 Facebook live stream, AARP Illinois.
IL State News
7 months ago
Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors

AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services.

U of I
Education
7 months ago
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the top three public institutions for international students.

Wheat field in LaSalle County, Illinois as the sun sets.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Illinois wheat producers vote to start a new check-off program

Illinois is the 11th largest wheat producer in the nation.

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