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IL State News
2 days ago
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big

In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.

Tavy is the Animal Protective League Cat of the Week!
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Tavy — APL Cat of the Week

Tavy is mellow and loves a warm blanket!

Buster is the APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Buster — APL Dog of the Week

Buster is “sweet” and “a social butterfly”!

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of the family-owned soccer gear business Extreme Soccer, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Berwyn, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
2 days ago
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says

Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.

Anne Vogel, regional EPA administrator, visits the Pillsbury site recently.
Local
2 days ago
Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield

The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.

Students of St. John Berchmans' school hold items often linked to Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized a saint by Pope Leo XIV, before Mass at Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
IL State News
2 days ago
A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

In the lead-up to Acutis’ canonization on Sunday, it’s all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.

FILE - Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states

Illinois is included in the reported investigation.

Janet Gooch is the Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield.
Local
2 days ago
UIS chancellor named to special NCAA committee

The university says in a news release Janet Gooch will serve on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity, and Impact.

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