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Illinois Economic Development Corporation
Business
11 months ago
New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

Everest -- Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Everest — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

One month living in a kennel may be way too long for young Everest.

Battleship -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Battleship — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Despite the imposing name, this Battleship may be a lover, not a fighter.

Business
11 months ago
Debate over renewables continues

The problem is “just being stupid,” says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

Education
11 months ago
New student board member at D-186

SHS construction has “character and potential,” says Jordan Robinson.

Armed members of the South Carolina National Guard are positioned outside of Union Station in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
National
11 months ago
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.
Agriculture
11 months ago
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

police lights
Local
11 months ago
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

Local
11 months ago
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
IL State News
11 months ago
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.