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Local
4 minutes ago
‘We were very disappointed’: Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Co-President of the Rochester Education Association Matt Carlson said that these cuts will not only affect the staff, but also the students.

An artist's rendering of some of the plans to renovate the Illinois Theatre.
Local
22 minutes ago
Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

Pontiac High School students Andrew Diaz and Allison Hovaniec helped draft the bill that would mandate vape disposal programs. Completed as part of a class assignment, the duo said the experience was “life changing.” (Photo provided by teacher Paul Ritter.)
IL State News
16 hours ago
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

The measure would require producers to establish and finance the programs within 2 years.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, center, R-Savanna, is joined by Reps. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, following Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
16 hours ago
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric

Reactions largely fell along partisan lines, though there were some mixed feelings all around.

Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The speech was heavy with historical references to former Illinois governors and criticisms of the Trump administration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
16 hours ago
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

Speech was light on budget details, but full of criticism of Trump administration.

Jones Lang LaSalle
Business
18 hours ago
Jones Lang LaSalle: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

Rev. Jesse Jackson
Sports
18 hours ago
Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson’s career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

He accepted a football scholarship at Illinois, then transferred to historically Black North Carolina A&T after a year.

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Sports
18 hours ago
Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator under coach Ben Johnson

Taylor was Jacksonville’s offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

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