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Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, presents a bill in the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users

The Illinois Senate faces a Friday deadline to move bills out of committee for consideration on the floor.

Italy catcher Kyle Teel (3) celebrates as he run the bases after a home run against the United States inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Sports
2 months ago
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Teel, 24, injured his hamstring playing for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

A window is damaged in the aftermath of a powerful storm that ripped through the area a day earlier in Kankakee, Ill., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
2 months ago
Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.

Education
2 months ago
Call to revamp higher ed funding

Proposal would address lower birth rate.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
Local
2 months ago
Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield

Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. 

Speed limit
Local
2 months ago
IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

The Active Transportation Alliance said some of the most dangerous roadways are run by IDOT, and this bill would not impact them.

The State Farm Center in Champaign.
Sports
2 months ago
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week

More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.

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
2 months ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

The Horace Mann Educators Foundation donated interactive panels, which use lights and sounds to help students calm down.
Education
2 months ago
Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools

The panels are installed in each of the schools’ calming rooms.

Crime
2 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary

$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.

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