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The group was made up of county employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) who have been without a contract for over 170 days.
IL State News
6 months ago
Champaign County workers file five-day strike notice amid contract dispute

The last contract expired at the end of 2024

Local
6 months ago
Hakeem Jeffries is coming to town

Headlines Guv’s Day brunch during State Fair week

A vial of blood being tested for lead exposure
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
State adds more zip codes to lead testing list, several local included

More zip codes in Sangamon County are now required to do lead exposure testing

Luke Altmyer, Illini player
Sports
7 months ago
Altmyer, Davis, Scott to represent Illinois at Big Ten Media Days

The three players and head coach will take part in day 1 of the event

Christian Mitchell
IL State News
7 months ago
UPDATED: Christian Mitchell discusses his new role as Pritzker running mate

Former state representative and deputy governor gets the call

UIS
Education
7 months ago
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities

Governor signs new state requirements for dual credit programs, financial aid assistance; UIS included

Fireworks
IL State News
7 months ago
Red Cross: Leave fireworks displays to the professionals

But, if you must use fireworks at home, there are safety tips

Local
7 months ago
Gas prices increase in Illinois last week, but could decline by July 4 — report

Prices have been increasing, but are expected to start decreasing soon

Police lights
Crime
7 months ago
Teen killed in weekend Champaign County shooting

Two 16-year-olds were shot at — one in critical condition, one dead

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Lifestyle
7 months ago
‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination

Inside the state’s push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region

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