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Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speak at an event at the Governor’s Mansion in March 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Education
3 months ago
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout

Illinois takes cautious approach on whether to opt into federal tax credit program.

UIS Athletics
Local
3 months ago
UIS Hosts Regional Baseball Tournament

The University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars are hosting NCAA regional baseball games this weekend following a strong spring sports season.

Brick apartment building angled under bright sun with lens flare; a person with a colorful headwrap stands on the sidewalk to the right.
IL State News
3 months ago
Ex-residents of apartment building targeted in massive immigration raid seek millions in damages

Feds claimed Venezuelan gang had ‘taken over’ Chicago complex.

A truck drives on Illinois roads. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Jacques Abou-Rizk)
Local
3 months ago
IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance

The initiative aims to make IDOT more competitive for employment and tame a national engineer shortage.

FILE - Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches froom the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against UConn at the Final Four, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Sports
3 months ago
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run

The agreement requires approval of university trustees.

The Starbucks global corporate headquarters building is seen Monday, May 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Business
3 months ago
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.

Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, along with CEO Tiffany Mathis Posey.
Local
3 months ago
Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job

Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.

Man in a suit speaks at a wooden podium with a state seal, flanked by two other men in suits against a blue curtain backdrop.
Local
3 months ago
IL House GOP: Dems should forget about Trump and focus on affordability

Removing taxes on tips and overtime, reinstating private-school scholarship program, and suspending the sales tax on gas are among their ideas.

Fuyao Glass America
Local
3 months ago
Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur

Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.

Grocery shopping with a wallet
Local
3 months ago
Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs

“There’s no way around it, and it just seems like it’s just going up and up and up,” Garecht said.

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