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Grain Belt Express project can move forward in Illinois

Grain Belt Express project can move forward in Illinois

by Scott Hardy

Power line had been delayed due to August court ruling.

New COVID-19 vaccine in Adams County

New COVID-19 vaccine in Adams County

by Scott Hardy

Adams County Health Department has Comirnaty vaccine.

Bill introduced to help Mississippi River levees

Bill introduced to help Mississippi River levees

by Scott Hardy

Would give levee districts more control over their infrastructure.

City-wide cleanup starts Wednesday

City-wide cleanup starts Wednesday

by Scott Hardy

Spread over three days, dumping will take place along Riverfront at Payson Avenue

Springfield man gets 100+ year sentence in November 2021 attack

Springfield man gets 100+ year sentence in November 2021 attack

by Scott Hardy

Bradley Yohn sentenced to 130 years in prison.

Monroe County murder suspect faces upgraded charges

Monroe County murder suspect faces upgraded charges

by Scott Hardy

Probable cause was found Monday against Lyle Miller, now charged with counts of 1st Degree Murder and evidence tampering.

Quincy man gets 20-year sentence in 2022 murder

Quincy man gets 20-year sentence in 2022 murder

by Scott Hardy

Devere Gholston sentenced after pleading guilty to 2nd degree murder.

Moore announces run for IL 99th District seat

Moore announces run for IL 99th District seat

by Scott Hardy

Former Quincy Mayor announces run after State Rep. Randy Frese announced his retirement.

Hannibal Public Schools superintendent announces retirement

Hannibal Public Schools superintendent announces retirement

by Scott Hardy

Dr. Susan Johnson has been in the job since 2014.

Rep. Randy Frese not running for re-election

Rep. Randy Frese not running for re-election

by Scott Hardy

Paloma Republican has been in IL House since 2015

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WATCH LIVE: Illinois lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-linked EV battery plant getting tax credits

Democratic governors to Biden: Migrant crisis is 'untenable,' border 'too open'

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is telling President Joe Biden the numbers of migrants arriving to Chicago from the southern U.S. border are accelerating. The situation is overwhelming, untenable and uncoordinated, he added.

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker tells Biden migrant crisis 'untenable;' legislator wants IDOT investigated

Pritzker tells Biden migrant crisis 'untenable'

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$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

Tonight's Powerball jackpot is projected to exceed $1 billion, prompting surging interest across the United States, despite the long odds.

NYC professor who threatened reporter with machete pleads guilty to menacing

A New York City art professor who threatened a veteran reporter with a machete, pleaded guilty to menacing on Monday and is required to complete 13 months of behavioral therapy

Arizona man killed in shooting in Tonto National Forest, suspect arrested, authorities say

An Arizona man was shot and killed at a campground over the weekend and another man has been arrested and charged with the killing, authorities said.

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Low 3rd-grade literacy is warning for future learning, earning potential

Few Illinois third-grade students can read at grade level. Even fewer low-income and minority students are at grade level in reading. Research shows this is a warning sign for Illinois students’ academic success and adult earning potential.

Vallas: Call Johnson’s real estate transfer tax what it really is: a commercial property tax

Brandon Johnson’s ‘Bring Chicago Home’ transaction tax is primarily a tax on the already overburdened and depressed commercial property owners.

Chicago Teachers Union spending on teachers down, politics up in 2023

The Chicago Teachers Union’s most recent federal report reveals just 17% of its spending in 2023 was on representing teachers, but it tripled its political spending from the previous year. Nearly 500 teachers left the union.

How education impacts Chicago poverty

1 in 5 Chicagoans living in poverty has a bachelor’s degree. Those without a high school diploma are four times more likely to live in poverty.