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More airlines are considering bans on power banks in cabins as lithium-ion battery fires raise safety concerns for travelers.
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More airlines are considering bans on power banks in cabins as lithium-ion battery fires raise safety concerns for travelers.
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WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republ...
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a new Illinois law set to go into effect in September that would allow doctors to prescribe medication to termina...
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
The sandwich shop at 1063 S. Illinois 157 served its final customers June 10 as work continues on a new location in Meridian Plaza along IL 159.
Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles in salt-belt states over subframe rust.
48 hours after devastating tornadoes in Northern Illinois, another round of storms will likely hit the St. Louis
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causi...
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WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republ...
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
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