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Local
3 weeks ago
Phoenix Center: Rumors of our death are greatly exaggerated

Commenter at council says LGBTQ center is under threat.

A portrait Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza was unveiled at Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique in Springfield -- the owner of which created the painting.
Local
3 weeks ago
Comptroller sees special portrait she commissioned from Springfield business

The painting also includes monarch butterflies, and several of Mendoza’s favorite and lucky numbers.

The Illinois Heart Rescue seasonal training at Cubs CPR Day at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The organization provided female CPR manikins for the program. (Courtesy of Courtney Schwerin O'Reilly / Illinois Heart Rescue)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training

The legislation would mandate the use of female manikins in school programs.

A Kalshi ad that aired during last year’s NBA finals touts the wide variety of events people can place bets on, including the number of hurricanes in a year. (Credit: Kalshi ad screenshot)
Business
3 weeks ago
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

Local
4 weeks ago
Bigger and better than ever

St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off at noon Saturday.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
History
4 weeks ago
New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

“The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.”

Mega Millions lottery machine
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

A handcart and flour sack used at the former Pillsbury plant are now part of a display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
4 weeks ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

FILE - The interior of the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol is seen April 25, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy, File)
National
4 weeks ago
Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US

The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax