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Durbin Weighs in on Big Beautiful Bill's Effects on Healthcare
We cannot give up, and I'll continue to fight for access to health care and education for all Illinoisans."
4h ago
Grayson Defense Attorneys Withdraw Previous Motion
During a scheduled court appearance Grayson's attorneys withdrew a previous cease and desist order against the Massey Commiss...
7h ago
Joint Traffic Enforcement Leads to Multiple Citations and Arrests
A total of 52 criminal charges were filed, including 26 felony charges.
7h ago
Massey Commission Responds to Motion Filed by Sean Grayson's Attorneys
A statement from the Massey Commission says that while it has not conducted activities in Peoria, it appreciates Change Peori...
14h ago
Robert Lee Jr. Denied Pretrial Release
Lee's next court hearing is scheduled for August 4.
14h ago
No Injuries Reported in Crop-Dusting Plane Crash
The aircraft is registered to a man from Kansas. No other details were released.
14h ago
Lawsuit Accuses Illinois of Failing to Maintain List of Registered Voters
The U.S. Justice Department is supporting a federal lawsuit in Illinois that accuses the state of failing to properly maintai...
14h ago
Unemployment Rate Down in Illinois
Unemployment declined in all 12 metro areas of Illinois in the year ending in June according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat...
14h ago
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Downtown Chicago Building Named in Jesse White's Honor
A downtown Chicago building that accommodates more than 23-hundred state employees has been renamed the Jesse White State of ...
14h ago
McClain Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
The final member of the ComEd Four Jay Doherty is scheduled to be sentenced early next month.
Jul 24, 2025
Former Springfield Police Officer Sentenced for Sexual Misconduct
Staff was given credit for nearly 1,000 days served on electronic monitoring.
Jul 24, 2025
Springfield Man Arrested in Connection with the Death of a Woman Found Along Interstate 55
Lee was arrested on Wednesday and taken to the Sangamon County Jail to await a detention hearing.
Jul 24, 2025
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Pritzker Not Ruling Out Redrawing Illinois' Congressional Districts
The governor signed Illinois' maps in 2021 that independent experts have said were heavily gerrymandered to favor Democrats.
Jul 24, 2025
Springfield Police and NAACP Sign Shared Principles Document
The principles were developed by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois Conference of the NAACP. The p...
Jul 24, 2025
Attorneys for Sean Grayson File Motion Saying Sonya Massey "Directed an Act of Violence
Crouch said Grayson is expected to remain in the Sangamon County Jail until his trial begins on October 20 in Peoria.
Jul 24, 2025
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Governor Pritzker Gives Thoughts on Whether the Epstein Files are Important to the People of Illinois
I think what people in the Midwest and people in Illinois care about is getting things done in Washington that's helpful to t...
Jul 23, 2025
American Airlines Bringing Back Early Morning Flights to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
The updated schedule is now available in the reservation system and open for booking
Jul 23, 2025
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Illinois State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Crash on Northbound I-55
According to authorities the incident took place around 5:32a. Early information says that the crash did result in property d...
Jul 23, 2025
Illinois State Fair Box Office to Extend Hours
Illinois State Fair Mega Passes are on sale at the discounted price of $80 through August 1st with the Mega Pass office open ...
Jul 23, 2025
Eastbound Lanes of Washington Street in Springfield Between Amos and Lincoln Avenues to be Closed
The streets will be closed from 7 am to 3 pm through Friday for sidewalk replacement.
Jul 23, 2025
Massey Commission Discusses Overall Approach
The Massey Commission's next meeting is scheduled for August 11 at 6 pm at Ruby's Community Center in Springfield.
Jul 23, 2025
Funding Increase for a Federal Tax Credit Could Lead to More Affordable Housing
A funding increase for a federal tax credit could lead to more affordable housing for Illinois renters
Jul 23, 2025
Video Gambling Revenue Helps Fund Road Maintenance
Revenue from Springfield's many video gambling machines help fund road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in the c...
Jul 22, 2025
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