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IL State News
12 months ago
IDOT: Busiest roadside mowing period underway statewide

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment

United Community Bank's Chatham branch
Business
12 months ago
United Community Bank names new market presidents and chief lending officer

Several people appointed to roles at the Chatham-based bank group — branch realignment planned

A woman holding emergency contraception medication
IL State News
12 months ago
Bill requiring contraception, medication abortion at public college health centers awaits Pritzker’s signature

The plan would require campus healthcare professionals to discuss contraception and abortion options with students before sending prescriptions to campus pharmacies

Chicago Police vehicle
IL State News
12 months ago
UPDATE: Drive-by shooting kills 4 and wounds 14 others after a party at a Chicago restaurant

An album release party was happening at the time of the shooting

Illinois Capitol Dome
IL State News
12 months ago
State ends fiscal year with record revenue

Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

Gov. JB Pritzker signs two bills related to health care costs at a hospital in Peoria, including a bill that puts more controls on pharmacy benefit managers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
12 months ago
Pritzker signs health care legislation

Bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, expand insurance coverage

road closed signs in Illinois
Local
12 months ago
IDOT reopens lanes when possible for 4th of July holiday

Some closures, however, remain in place, including around our area

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Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Rooted in Springfield hosting program to keep kids healthy during summer

The Summer Kids’ Market runs this month and next

Crime of the Week
Crime
12 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

Suspect allegedly robbed a business; now your help is needed to identify him