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Shooting investigation shuts down interstate A shooting investigation shut down several lanes of Interstate 94 in the Chicago area during the Friday morning commute. Illinois State Police said troopers r...

It’s time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

(Springfield-jm) – The University of Illinois Flash Index for July rose to 103.2, up from 103 in June. According to the authors, the combination of moderating inflation and an unexpectedly stro...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

Soybean rot sightings reported Illinois’ soybean crop could be in trouble after a fungus has appeared in some fields. The publication Farm Week reports there have been recent sightings of “red crown rot,...

Its time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

Monday, May 8, 2023 Today’s headlines: Contract talks between the administration and faculty members at Western Illinois University are sounding positive so far. Whether it’s an air freshener or a Catholic rosary, soon it may no longer be illegal in Illinois to hang objects from your rearview mirror. OSF Healthcare has signed a letter of […]

Following a year of declines – the state’s economic growth rate increased last month, albeit slightly.

Following a year of declines – the state’s economic growth rate increased last month, albeit slightly.

'Stomach bug' going around Stomach flu cases are on the rise in Illinois, some severe enough to send people to the hospital. While most norovirus cases typically occur between November and April in a giv...