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Local
1 week ago
Food-stamp recipients to lawmakers: “Save our SNAP”

Feds put up hoops to jump through, say advocates.

Turkeys
IL State News
1 week ago
Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest

That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, “reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population,” said a news release.

Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot. 
Education
1 week ago
Springfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour

Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot. 

Illinois Innocence Project
Local
1 week ago
Illinois Innocence Project highlights impact, growth at 25-year milestone

“There’s no other place that we know of that’s doing this work,” said Golden.

Millikin University has formally inaugurated Dr. Dean Pribbenow as its president.
Education
1 week ago
Millikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president

Pribbenow took over as president in July 2025 after a nationwide search.

A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms)
Agriculture
1 week ago
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep

High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.

The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state’s largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
Business
1 week ago
High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois

Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.

Sports
1 week ago
Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox

His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.

Dave McGinnis
Sports
1 week ago
Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74

A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.

A screenshot from a live stream of Tuesday night's Springfield City Council meeting showed Ald. Shawn Gregory, right, getting into a verbal argument with former Police Chief Michael Walton, left center in the picture.
Local
1 week ago
Mayor: Ex-chief broke no rules

Video does not make clear what he said off-mic.

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