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Young girl with headphones studying at a coffee table in a cozy living room, writing in a notebook surrounded by books and stationery.
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3 weeks ago
Reading proficiency remains a challenge for students across the country

The Nation’s Report Card shows that only 31% of fourth graders are at or above the proficient level.

The sign at the entrance to Scheel's Sports Park.
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3 weeks ago
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief

Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.

Newport, Rhode Island, USA - July 27,2019: Dolly Parton performs at The Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island.
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3 weeks ago
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs

Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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3 weeks ago
Early voting starts Thursday in Illinois

Early voting in Sangamon County is at the election authority on 9th Street at the County Building on the first floor.

FILE - Frank Lesko, right, announced his candidacy for the Illinois Senate in August, 2025.
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3 weeks ago
Lesko: DUI mentioned in ad was 22 years ago, and it changed my life

Lesko says ad produced by state Democrats was ‘vicious.’

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3 weeks ago
Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10

Dixon caught eight passes for 131 yards for the Illini (2-1), who opened the season with three home games.

Classroom with an international teacher.
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3 weeks ago
International teachers find their place in Central Illinois classrooms

Educators from Guyana and Ghana share their cultures while building bonds with students.

Walking or hiking in the fall.
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3 weeks ago
Go take a walk, or a hike, or a bike ride, or a wheelchair ride for Memorial Health this October

3.25 miles a day of walking X 31 days in October = 100 miles.

A new report says Illinois has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants such as the City Water Light and Power plant in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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3 weeks ago
Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions

Report calls for new investments and regulations touching nearly all sectors of the state’s economy.

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