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Despite Mounting Budget Pressure, Graduated Income Tax Remains Political Longshot for Illinois

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Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, but Democratic lawmakers have introduced proposals to put a progressive tax amendment on the ballot.See the Story

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Springfield Man Charged for Crashing Into Police Officer

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A Springfield man has been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI for allegedly crashing into a police vehicle and injuring an officer.See the Story

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Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in I-55 Crash in Springfield

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Interstate 55 south reopened around noon Tuesday after a crash that left two people dead, including an eight-year-old girl.See the Story

217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski - IPM Newsroom

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Illinois Newsroom - Wednesday, January 7, 2025 Today’s headlines: The Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from five states, including Illinois. US Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois compares the US invasion of the Middle East to the recent actions taken in Venezuela. Pregnancy-related deaths in Illinois have become more prevalent over the past decade. In... The post 217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent …Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in I-55 Crash in Springfield

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Interstate 55 south reopened around noon Tuesday after a crash that left two people dead, including an eight-year-old girl.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield See the Story

$2 million investment aims to provide permanent housing solutions in Springfield

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In Springfield, a $2 million investment aims to provide permanent solutions and rapid rehousing for the city's homeless population.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Springfield City Council approves alcohol sales at Scheels Sports Complex

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Springfield residents can soon buy alcohol during tournaments and events at the Scheels Sports Complex.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex - HF Chronicle

South Suburban Housing Center, the regional fair housing enforcement and housing counseling agency based in Homewood, reached a settlement with the owners and management of Pine Ridge Apartments, a 224-unit apartment complex in Springfield, resolving a complaint of housing discrimination based on source of income. The complaint was filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights alleging source of income protected class violations covered by …Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Dawson woman opens new zoo where anyone can meet exotic animals

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For more than a decade, Lacey Wild has operated Wild Times Exotics as a "zoo to you" operation, where she would bring animals to people's homes, local libraries, or other spaces for events.Dawson · Dawson Read Article

Take Me to the River Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to Springfield - Af-Am Point of View

This January, Springfield audiences will have a rare opportunity to experience the heartbeat of New Orleans music while supporting one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions. Take Me to the River: New Orleans, an all-star benefit concert for the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, comes to the Hope Center for the Arts on Friday, January 9, 2026.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Springfield Man Charged for Crashing Into Police Officer

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A Springfield man has been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI for allegedly crashing into a police vehicle and injuring an officer.Accident · Springfield See the Story

Illinois Reports Rise in Respiratory Illnesses, Moves to High Risk Level

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its weekly respiratory illness update covering December 21 through December 27, showing a continued increase in flu and COVID-19 activity statewide.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Peter Cadigan to be tried first in death of Earl Moore Junior | Illinois State Bar Association

Peter Cadigan to be tried first in death of Earl Moore JuniorWe now know which EMS worker will go to trial first. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney picked Peter Cadigan to go first in the death of Earl Moore Junior. Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first-degree murder. They're accused of strapping Moore face down on a gurney. Source: News Channel 20Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

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Despite Mounting Budget Pressure, Graduated Income Tax Remains Political Longshot for Illinois

Springfield Man Charged for Crashing Into Police Officer

Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in I-55 Crash in Springfield

217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski - IPM Newsroom

Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in I-55 Crash in Springfield

$2 million investment aims to provide permanent housing solutions in Springfield

Springfield City Council approves alcohol sales at Scheels Sports Complex

South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex - HF Chronicle

Dawson woman opens new zoo where anyone can meet exotic animals

Take Me to the River Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to Springfield - Af-Am Point of View

Springfield Man Charged for Crashing Into Police Officer

Illinois Reports Rise in Respiratory Illnesses, Moves to High Risk Level

Peter Cadigan to be tried first in death of Earl Moore Junior | Illinois State Bar Association

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217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski - IPM Newsroom

Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in I-55 Crash in Springfield

$2 million investment aims to provide permanent housing solutions in Springfield

Springfield City Council approves alcohol sales at Scheels Sports Complex

South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex - HF Chronicle

Dawson woman opens new zoo where anyone can meet exotic animals

Take Me to the River Brings the Spirit of New Orleans to Springfield - Af-Am Point of View

Springfield Man Charged for Crashing Into Police Officer

Illinois Reports Rise in Respiratory Illnesses, Moves to High Risk Level

Peter Cadigan to be tried first in death of Earl Moore Junior | Illinois State Bar Association

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