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Local
10 months ago
Funding secured for literacy programs in central Illinois

Library systems across Illinois are being awarded funds for improvements.

Al Llorens
Education
10 months ago
Illinois Education Association president dies

Llorens, who spent more than 30 years as a high school math teacher and head girls’ track and cross-country coach at Thornridge High School, had been an IEA member since 1985

Citizens Club
Local
10 months ago
Difficulties since the 2024 downtown Springfield Fire discussed

More than a year after a major fire, downtown Springfield continues to face adversity, including the Wyndam Hotel and several businesses announcing their closure.

maternal health
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Blueprint to improve maternal healthcare in Illinois released

The blueprint outlines four goals meant to improve maternal health.

unemployment
Local
10 months ago
Springfield-area unemployment increases slightly in August

The state saw an overall unemployment decline in August.

Chatham Strong red ribbon with photo of Chatham water tower near YNOT
Local
10 months ago
Chatham StrongFest raises over $180,000

The grand total: $183,400.67.

Springfield Firefighters used sonar equipment to find a car reported in Lake Springfield.
Local
10 months ago
Car found in Lake Springfield, no one inside

No one was inside the car.

Bailey-Del Mar: Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington to open his 2026 campaign for governor on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Bailey named Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar, right, as his running mate. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
10 months ago
Bailey wants another chance

2022 runner-up does not mention primary opponents, nor that there even is a primary.

tariffs
Business
10 months ago
Expert says ‘consumers are stuck’ with tariffs, small businesses feeling the pinch

While most local businesses are not engaging in large-scale international trade, they do still have to buy supplies, which often come from other countries.

ICE agents
IL State News
10 months ago
Chicago area center in Trump’s immigration crackdown sparks complaints of inhumane conditions

Advocates say up to 200 people are being held there at a time, with some held up to five days in a space that doesn’t have showers or a cafeteria.