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15 minutes ago
Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

Pritzker told reporters Monday that current STAR bonds are expected to generate $1 billion in sales and more than 5,000 new jobs.

Local
3 hours ago
Natural gas storage works well for Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois’ pipelines and gas storage facilities prove to be strong against serious winter conditions, and its winter plans save you money.

Present and Yesterday -- Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
Pet of the Week
5 hours ago
Meet ‘Present’ & ‘Yesterday’ — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

“…fabulously friendly brothers” — two orange cats!

Enzo -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week.
Pet of the Week
5 hours ago
Meet Enzo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Enzo has been at the shelter for awhile and is ready for a permanent home!

Local
8 hours ago
Hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Local
10 hours ago
How manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois

Freddie Mac crunched the numbers on how manufactured housing prices have changed in Illinois.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Sports
1 day ago
Former Illini Devon Witherspoon wins Super Bowl LX with Seahawks

Former Illinois All-American delivers dominant defensive performance on football’s biggest stage.

severe weather
IL State News
1 day ago
Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial

Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was “a politically motivated decision….”

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