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Tax filing
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2 months ago
Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension

If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23) drives around UConn's Malachi Smith during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sports
2 months ago
Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.

UConn's Jayden Ross (23) and Illinois' Ben Humrichous (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sports
2 months ago
UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

Sports
2 months ago
White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen’s number in August

“What a great surprise it was,” Guillen said. “Especially opening day, the way they did it.”

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood waves during practice ahead of a national semifinal NCAA college basketball tournament game against UConn at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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2 months ago
Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four

“I’ve said all along, you just have to keep knocking on the door and our opportunities were going to come,” Underwood said in Indianapolis when asked about the impact of the 2024 postseason loss.

Chicag Cubs' Cade Horton pitches in the rain in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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2 months ago
Cubs’ pitcher Cade Horton will go on injured list after early exit against Guardians

Manager Craig Counsell said Horton will be placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday.

FILE - Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Sports
2 months ago
Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women’s basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Parker won three titles in the WNBA with three teams: Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas.

Illinois State University Redbirds
Sports
2 months ago
Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scores 27 to lead Marshall over Illinois State 66-41 in WNIT title game

Illinois State shot 29.2%, made 3 of 17 from distance and 10 of 12 foul shots.

At a press conference recently in the Springfield Municipal Center, Left to Right: CWLP Water Division Manager Todd LaFountain, Senator Dick Durbin, Mayor Misty Buscher.
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2 months ago
Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield

Durbin: If it means improvements, I’ll take earmarks.

Members of the UIS United Faculty union went on strike Friday morning, picketing around the UIS quad.
Local
2 months ago
UIS faculty on strike, supported by lawmakers and students

Strike happened despite a 10-hour bargaining session Thursday.

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