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US Senator Dick Durbin speaks as he stands up for Science rally to protest the Trump administration's science policies and federal job cuts Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
1 year ago
Sen. Durbin: Trump’s tax plan threatens Medicaid coverage for 800,000 Illinoisans

Cuts to Medicaid could also endanger small, rural hospitals.

SIU Match Day
Local
1 year ago
SIU Match Day

There were lots of tears, cheers, and excitement as students celebrated the next chapter in their careers.

Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend

Top picks for things to do in Springfield this weekend.

Springfield Clinic main campus
Business
1 year ago
Springfield Clinic announces layoffs amid financial challenges

The company would not disclose what positions were impacted or at what locations.

sunny
Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny start to the weekend

Sunny Saturday, with rain likely Sunday

UIS
Education
1 year ago
University of Illinois Springfield expands in-state tuition program for out-of-state students

UIS undergraduate students from the newly added counties will see a nearly 50% reduction in tuition.

The colonnade at UIS
Education
1 year ago
Agreement reached for non-tenure track faculty at UIS

The deal was struck after a 10-hour bargaining session Tuesday and an all-day negotiation Wednesday, narrowly avoiding a planned strike.

Officer Reidy and K-9 Duke
Local
1 year ago
Springfield Police Department welcomes new K-9 Duke

Duke is a dual-purpose canine undergoing training in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension.

Education
1 year ago
Many eyes on home school bill

Sponsor: IL now has no regulations of home schooling

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Harriett – APL Cat of the Week

Harriett came to the APL with her three kittens. She was a wonderful mom and is now ready for a home of her own.