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22 hours ago · Recent death, multiple structure fires attributed to squatters. Those who knew Cory Beebe worried about him. They worried about his long history of abusing drugs and about the unhoused man staying warm on frigid winter nights.

2 days ago · The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials. The “non-regulatory guidance ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Springfield postal workers are bracing for bad news as federal officials ponder moving some functions of Springfield's packaging and distribution center to St. Louis. The move would be part of a national effort to consolidate functions within the nation's mail system. In May, Postmaster General ...

Dec 12, 2024 · State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than any time in recent decades.

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The Democratic legislative leaders and the governor agreed to squirrel away $260 million in lump-sum appropriations to various state agencies last spring.

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez speaks at an election day news conference. She is joined by other elected Illinois Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, among others.

Lawmakers last week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation, but its proponents said the final measure was a “skinny” version of what they had hoped to pass. The bill comes as several state officials warn …

Nov 21, 2024 · According to Deputy Police Chief Andrew Dodd, there were 48 incidents in Springfield involving 56 juveniles between July 1 and Oct. 31 in which juveniles were eligible and should have been detained but had to be released because of the unavailability of the Juvenile Detention Center in Springfield and similar facilities elsewhere in the state.