Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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What’s in the Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion construction program?
From a seismic interchange redo to an O’Hare International Airport facility, the Illinois Tollway’s sprawling new $26.5 billion capital program is a lot...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of...
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Head-on crash leaves 71-year-old woman dead, son injured in Geneva, Illinois A head-on crash this weekend l...
A head-on crash this weekend left a 71-year-old woman dead and her adult son injured in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies
A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
Duckworth visits Japan to attract agriculture, quantum and manufacturing investments for Illinois, meeting Toshiba, IBM, JBIC, DMG MORI and Osaka leaders.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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The Illinois Department of Transportation's roadside mowing season has begun and drivers are asked to exercise caution around crews and equipment.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning remains in effect due to excessive rainfall in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Flooding is ongoing, with some areas experiencing...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
After active storm season, Bloomington-Normal homeowners assess the damage and costs
After an exceptionally active severe weather season across Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal residents are still recovering from the damage.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Heading to the farm: The Cutting Board's excursions to local Central Illinois farms
A collection of Cutting Board columns featuring farms that invited The Pantagraph to take a tour and learn about how and why they grow the food that feeds th...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Dawn M. Turner: I loved living in a small town. But ‘love thy neighbor’ has changed in America.
For more than two decades, I, a Black woman, lived with my family in a small Illinois. Today, I wouldn't even consider it.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Video: Janet Oliver, president of LeRoy's Women's Auxiliary, speaks about Independence Day
July 4, 2026, marked special celebrations across Central Illinois
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Tornado warning issued for Ford, Livingston in Illinois Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential d...
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Barry is in Pike County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
What’s in the Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion construction program?
From a seismic interchange redo to an O’Hare International Airport facility, the Illinois Tollway’s sprawling new $26.5 billion capital program is a lot...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of...
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Head-on crash leaves 71-year-old woman dead, son injured in Geneva, Illinois A head-on crash this weekend l...
A head-on crash this weekend left a 71-year-old woman dead and her adult son injured in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies
A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
Duckworth visits Japan to attract agriculture, quantum and manufacturing investments for Illinois, meeting Toshiba, IBM, JBIC, DMG MORI and Osaka leaders.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Illinois Department of Transportation's roadside mowing season has begun and drivers are asked to exercise caution around crews and equipment.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning remains in effect due to excessive rainfall in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Flooding is ongoing, with some areas experiencing...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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