Illinois 40 Bridge, Hennepin Canal Trail closed for construction
Construction started Tuesday and will replace the bridge deck, according to a media release.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Maple Leaf Farms names new CFO
Over his nearly 30-year career, Jason Pearce has held a number of financial and business leadership roles, most recently serving as CFO for Geneseo, Illinois...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Edwardsville FFA Earns Silver Chapter Honors at Illinois Convention
Edwardsville FFA earned Silver Chapter honors at the Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield, with students attending leadership sessions and historic s...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams on Tuesday and five area players were selected.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2027 budget, which totals $55.9 billion, making it the largest in state history — thoug...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Pritzker signs nearly $56 billion budget with new business taxes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around afforda...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker Signs Nearly $56B Budget With New Business Taxes, Minimal Spending Increase
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordabi...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Illinois State Police sergeant sworn in as Bethalto deputy chief
Former Illinois State Police Sgt. Michael Hogan was sworn in as Bethalto’s deputy police chief after the village changed job requirements.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Illinois faces moderate risk of severe storms, strong tornadoes tomorrow
Illinois faces a rare moderate severe weather risk tomorrow, with strong to violent tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Immigrant and undocumented students have become more fearful to go to school after heightened ICE enforcement and critical federal program rollbacks, Garcia...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker calls on Bears to specify what they want in stadium deal as Indiana remains bullish
The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga remains ongoing, but Illinois officials are playing things cautiously even as Indiana appears to be in the lead.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court. What Illinois families should know
A legal fight over American citizenship granted at birth has left immigrant families worried about what happens after a child is born in the U.S.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.
In the battle over Illinois' protections for trans students, the Trump administration has leveled federal investigations against several school districts tha...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
What we know about Iowa men’s basketball’s 2026-27 schedule
Iowa men’s basketball has finalized five nonconference games for the 2026-27 season, including a home opener against Eastern Illinois and a neutral site ma...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Illinois officials to Bears: Tell us what stadium deal you want
Two key Illinois political leaders say the Chicago Bears need to take a more active role in stadium negotiations, arguing lawmakers can’t advance a plan to...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Illinois 40 Bridge, Hennepin Canal Trail closed for construction
Construction started Tuesday and will replace the bridge deck, according to a media release.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Maple Leaf Farms names new CFO
Over his nearly 30-year career, Jason Pearce has held a number of financial and business leadership roles, most recently serving as CFO for Geneseo, Illinois...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Edwardsville FFA Earns Silver Chapter Honors at Illinois Convention
Edwardsville FFA earned Silver Chapter honors at the Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield, with students attending leadership sessions and historic s...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams on Tuesday and five area players were selected.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2027 budget, which totals $55.9 billion, making it the largest in state history — thoug...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Pritzker signs nearly $56 billion budget with new business taxes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around afforda...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker Signs Nearly $56B Budget With New Business Taxes, Minimal Spending Increase
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordabi...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Reunion
National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
College News
University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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