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JOURNAL-REGISTER: Open-air vintage market debuts in downtown Springfield
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “Linda Denk of Springfield purchased a magazine rack some two… Read More
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Soccer meets golf in ‘footgolf’ debut at Bergen Golf Course
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “Faith Turley, 15, of Lincoln was having a good time… Read More
DAILY HERALD: More than 50 homes damaged in Marengo explosion; just two people injured
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Fire crews arrived about 4:50 a.m. to the 500 block… Read More
REGISTER STAR: Officers of guffaw: Funny social media accounts help humanize police in Dixon, Loves Park
The Rockford Register Star is reporting, “Patrol Officer Lincoln Sharp live-tweeted his overnight patrol shift… Read More
NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO: Families Tell Lawmakers Stories Of Distress Related To Budget Impasse
Northern Public Radio is reporting, “Members of the Illinois House heard stories yesterday of misery… Read More
KWQC: 700+ days without an Illinois Budget; Local school district could close if nothing passes
KWQC is reporting, “Its a story that has been told time and time again, as… Read More
WSIU: Du Quoin Schools May Borrow Money to Deal with Budget Shortfall
WSIU is reporting, “Illinois lawmakers and Governor Bruce Rauner have yet to approve funding for… Read More
KMOV: Illinois school districts sweating out the summer as budget battle continues
KMOV is reporting, “It’s becoming a summer of indecision for many Illinois school districts caught… Read More
Carbondale’s Sunset Concerts start June 15
Carbondale’s Sunset Concerts begin June 15, with free outdoor concerts every Thursday until July 27, at… Read More
JOURNAL REGISTER: 7 ways Springfield-area teens can volunteer this summer
The Springfield Journal-Register is reporting, “The end of the school year leaves many teens with… Read More
JOURNAL STAR: Extreme off-roading at Caterpillar
The Joural Star features photos of engineering students prepping their all-terrain vehicles to be pushed… Read More
DAILY HERALD: Wheaton Cold War bunker to be razed this month
The Daily Herald is reporting, “As U.S. relations with Russia are once again front-page news,… Read More
DECATUR HERALD AND REVIEW: Garden Walk offers a stroll through local landscapes
The Decatur Herald and Review is reporting, “After months of weeding, watering and digging, the… Read More
WTTW: Chicago Park District Eyes Record for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
WTTW is reporting, “The Chicago Park District is hoping to make another splash in the… Read More
WTTW: Music Education Class Sets the Tone for Bright Futures
WTTW is reporting, “Can the violin lower student dropout rates? A classically trained musician and… Read More
HERALD AND REVIEW: See how your hometown ranks among the 25 most dangerous cities in Illinois
The Herald and Review is reporting on the 25 most dangerous cities in Illinois. Ratings have… Read More
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: This summer’s solar eclipse is Southern Illinois’ chance to shine
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “Southern Illinois is about to have its moment in the… Read More
CIPROUD: The Baby Fold To Close Residential Services Due to a lack of state funding
Central Illinois Proud is reporting, “The baby fold in Bloomington is discontinuing their residential services… Read More
WSIL: Broke Williamson County Pre-K program preparing to close
WSIL is reporting, “Leaders of the Williamson County Pre-K program said if Illinois doesn’t come… Read More
NAPERVILLE SUN: State budget impasse leaves Naperville schools, agencies worrying about future
The Sun is reporting, “The state’s inability to pass a budget continues to leave Naperville… Read More