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
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
A new law will make Illinois the first state to require independent audits of large AI developers’ safety practices.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Law adds big cats, bears and primates to Illinois ban on traveling animal acts
Animal welfare advocates say these highly intelligent and social species suffer when transported continuously between performances.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics investigation Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois Hous...
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 6, 2026Open source
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress Lake County, Ill...
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress
Jul 6, 2026Open source
New-look Southern Illinois team looking for year 3 leap under Nagy
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy knows the last two years haven
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Knocking on the door: Illinois native Doug Ghim chasing first PGA Tour title at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim keeps knocking on the door of his first PGA Tour title. He
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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
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
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
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
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Region: Southern Illinois
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
A new law will make Illinois the first state to require independent audits of large AI developers’ safety practices.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Law adds big cats, bears and primates to Illinois ban on traveling animal acts
Animal welfare advocates say these highly intelligent and social species suffer when transported continuously between performances.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics investigation Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois Hous...
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 6, 2026Open source
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress Lake County, Ill...
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress
Jul 6, 2026Open source
New-look Southern Illinois team looking for year 3 leap under Nagy
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy knows the last two years haven
Jul 6, 2026Open source
7d33164c4e3b3ad54d0a643804e8324a24768e51_fl9-720p.mp4
After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Knocking on the door: Illinois native Doug Ghim chasing first PGA Tour title at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim keeps knocking on the door of his first PGA Tour title. He
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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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