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The first all-girls construction team to compete at SkillsUSA Illinois poses outside the Peoria Civic Center after their competition. From left, Aubrey Levin, Kayhl Miles, Amyla Walls and Catelin Wesley. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Education
5 months ago
Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades

Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs

Chatham Strong
Local
5 months ago
Lucky Horseshoes host special night for Chatham Strong

Wear red to the ballpark Tuesday night

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
5 months ago
Raoul, other Dems blast Trump

“The legal battles of our lives”

Local
5 months ago
Be careful with pool chemicals this summer

Call the Illinois Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

UIS Athletics
Sports
5 months ago
All UIS Teams Earn GLVC Team Academic Award in 2024-25

First time every team earned the honor

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IL State News
5 months ago
Extreme temperatures could cause pavement failures, IDOT prepared for road buckling

Beat the heat, and buckling pavement

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, observes action on the Senate floor during the last week of the 2025 legislative session. Harmon was the sponsor of a bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
5 months ago
Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy

New law comes after governor’s opposition stalled a broader measure last year

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Local
5 months ago
Illinois home sales lower, while prices and inventory go higher

Sales could increase during the summer months, says REALTORS.

Bella SCACAC DOTW
Pet of the Week
5 months ago
Meet Bella — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Kennels are completely full — adopt Bella today!

Shadow Meow Mobile
Pet of the Week
5 months ago
Meet Shadow — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Meow Mobile says there has never been a sweeter cat — ever!

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