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Local
3 years ago
2024 Earth Month Events in Springfield

April is Earth Month.

Local
3 years ago
Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes southern Illinois; no damage or injuries reported

An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 has been reported in southern Illinois, near the Missouri state line, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Education
3 years ago
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

Local
3 years ago
Springfield ambulance providers speak up at council meeting

The controversy regarding ambulance service in Springfield continues.

Local
3 years ago
Southern Illinois prepares for solar eclipse

Marshall has activities planned over the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police.

Local
3 years ago
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal

Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval.

Education
3 years ago
Illinois helps schools weather critical teaching shortage, but steps remain, study says

Illinois schools have taken steps to weather an acute shortage of teachers with the state’s help, but a survey released Tuesday points to ways to improve training, support and incentives for classroom instructors.

Local
3 years ago
No “stamp” of approval

Many of those in opposition took to the microphone to express their doubts about the USPS assurances. 

Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer
Local
3 years ago
Idea: 529 to Roth IRA

Frerichs’ office oversees retirement, college savings