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2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn 4x4 4dr Crew Cab 5.5 ft. SB Pickup

2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn 4x4 4dr Crew Cab 5.5 ft. SB Pickup Gray, HEMI 5.7L V8 395hp 407ft. lbs., Automatic 8-Speed, 142,005 miles, VERY SHARP CREW CAB 4X4 5.7...

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2018 Ford Explorer Sport AWD 4dr SUV

2018 Ford Explorer Sport AWD 4dr SUV Black, EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs., Automatic 6-Speed, 148,095 miles, VERY CLEAN LOADED WITH OPTIONS C...

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB Pewter, Vortec 4.3L V6 195hp 260ft. lbs., Automatic 4-Speed, 160,245 miles, 2007 CHEVROL...

Local NewsEdwardsville, ILRiverBender

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...

Public SafetyBethalto, ILThetelegraph

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.

PoliticsMorrisonville, ILThetelegraph

Witness says ICE shackled 3 Collinsville teens after Illinois traffic stop

A witness says ICE shackled three Collinsville teens at a Morrisonville Casey’s after a traffic stop, as questions mount over police involvement.

Public SafetyAlton, ILThetelegraph

Alton brings community together for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth events

Hundreds gathered in Alton for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth celebrations, marking 35 years of community remembrance.

Public SafetyHennepin, ILKWQC

Illinois 40 Bridge, Hennepin Canal Trail closed for construction

Construction started Tuesday and will replace the bridge deck, according to a media release.

BusinessGeneseo, ILInside Indiana Business

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...

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The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams on Tuesday and five area players were selected.

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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...

Local NewsNews-Gazette

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...

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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...

Local NewsVandalia, ILEffinghamdailynews

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.

Local NewsSpringfield, ILEffinghamdailynews

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...

WeatherThetelegraph

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.

NewsChalkbeat

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...

PoliticsChicagotribune

Gov. JB Pritzker likens Trump’s rule to ex-Gov. Rauner in making latest case for potential presidential bid

Local NewsChicago, ILNbcchicago

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.

PoliticsChicago Sun-Times

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.

PoliticsChicago Sun-Times

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...

SportsThe Gazette

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...

SportsChicago, ILInside Indiana Business

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...

Public SafetyO Fallon, ILRiverBender

O'Fallon Police Officers Celebrate Inclusion at State Summer Special Olympics Games

O'Fallon police won gold at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Bloomington-Normal, while supporting inclusion, athletes, and Region J competitors.

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Seven different area teams had players earn spots on the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association All-State softball team.