Illinois educators and parents seek $550 million school funding increase for next year
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Nominate an IL leader for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State has announced that their office will begin accepting nominations for young Illinois leaders. Made...
Northern Lights on Full Display In Central Illinois Thursday Night
A G4 geomagnetic storm impacted Earth Thursday Night, leading to some GPS glitches as well as a number of vibrant Northern Lights snapshots....
Stratton: Safety is of “utmost importance” at Illinois prisons
We asked Stratton how the Pritzker administration is addressing the safety concerns inside multiple Illinois prisons and this is what she had to say.Story...
Champaign Co. sees less early voting, while more than 200K votes cast across IL
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — While the election is more than four weeks away, hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans have already made their...
Is It Time to OFFICIALLY Malort Illinois???
The state of Illinois has many "Official" symbols. The white tailed deer is the official state animal. The bluegill is the official state fish....
Growing Latino population could play significant role in general election
According to Pew Research, Latino voters nationally are projected to account for nearly 15 percent of all eligible voters in November, a new high....
Rejoice, Some Illinois McDonalds Getting Krispy Kreme Donuts
It was a marriage that was destined to happen: burgers and donuts. That union will be a reality soon at some Illinois McDonalds as...
Million dollar lotto ticket sold at 7-Eleven in Chicago
CHICAGO — Someone started this week a million dollars richer. A winning Illinois Lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Chicago’s...
Du Quoin State Fair had record 2024 attendance
It was a good year for state fairs in Illinois. More than 204,000 people attended the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair, breaking the previous...
