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10+ hour, 6+ min ago   (359+ words) A Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 educator has earned national recognition after being named the 2026 National Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association. The award was announced Aug. 26, according to a community announcement, recognizing Jennifer Burdette, a…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago   (940+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, according to the Tribune's archives. Flashback: Sept. 18, 1973 1973: Illinois became the first state to designate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 15) as a holiday....

18+ hour, 41+ min ago   (454+ words) Illinois American Water is seeking a $134 million to $142 million rate increase, its fourth in 10 years, to fund infrastructure improvements, with some households facing an estimated $500 annual increase. Residents told the Illinois Commerce Commission the proposed hike would place an added…...

18+ hour, 41+ min ago   (896+ words) Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture If all ‘projections’ go according to plan, Sangamon County could have the most well-staffed hyperscale data center in the state. The CyrusOne data center slated for Talkington Township…...

18+ hour, 41+ min ago   (585+ words) In the Bret Bielema era, Illinois has never started a quarterback who began his career in Champaign. The Illini have found their man under center via the transfer portal every year, for every game. Luke Altmyer (from Ole Miss) was…...

14+ hour, 48+ min ago   (65+ words) The Chicago Blackhawks are ready to open training camp, and defenseman Ethan Del Mastro is more ready than ever now that he had a new contract. - Del Mastro gets new deal with the Chicago Blackhawks ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Chicago…...

16+ hour, 54+ min ago   (62+ words) A steady stream of hopeful residents filled the Edwardsville gun club, eager to uncover unclaimed, cash, and property. Icash is an Illinois state program connecting citizens with what they are owed. A steady stream of hopeful residents filled the Edwardsville…...

18+ hour, 41+ min ago   (423+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini football program has been one of the best in the country at developing quarterbacks in recent years considering the success of Luke Altmyer, now on the Detroit Lions' practice squad, current starting quarterback Katin Houser and…...

18+ hour, 58+ min ago   (326+ words) A controversial plan that would impact Chicago renters and landlords is moving forward after members of City Council advanced the proposal. Paris Schutz explains what it would mean for both sides, if passed. Chicago City Council's Housing and Real Estate…...

18+ hour, 25+ min ago   (129+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Owen Herrick has made his choice. The Class of 2028 quarterback committed to Illinois on Wednesday. Herrick attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic and gives Bret Bielema and the Illini their first hard commitment in the 2028 class. Herrick is listed at 6-foot…...