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As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers Food deserts found in both urban and rural communities across Illinois By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois ...

For Immediate Release - May 10, 2023 School Talk with Brayden Armstrong on WEIU-TV Beginning Friday, May 12th at 4:30pm, School Talk with Brayden Armstrong will air for the very first time. This is a ...

Lawmakers look to end 'common carrier' exemption for ride-share companies Measure would subject Uber, Lyft to same liability as taxicabs By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnew...

For Immediate Release - May 9, 2023 Lake Land College announces new Tech 2Day program A new Tech 2Day program at Lake Land College provides students with the opportunity to earn while they learn. Begi...

The annual Alex Russell Memorial Fishing Derby returns to Lake Charleston June 3rd. Check-in is at 8:00 a.m., and kids will fish between 8:30 and 10:00. It's open to ages 5 to 15, and there is no char...

For Immediate Release - May 9, 2023 Governor Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Rivera Honor Illinois Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts Illinois Firefighters gather to pay tribute to those who serve ...

Effingham's St. Anthony Parish will have its big Treasure Sale June 2nd from 8:00-6:00 and June 3rd from 8:00-noon. The sale includes lots of clothing for all ages and sizes, household items, sporting...

For Immediate Release - May 9, 2023 Veterans' Home at Chicago Formally Recognized by the USDVA as a State Veterans Home Chicago, IL - After a thorough vetting process, The Veterans' Home at Chicago re...

For Immediate Release - May 9, 2023 Crawford and Fulton Counties, surrounding areas approved for SBA Disaster Declarations due to severe weather on March 31st and April 4th Chicago - Today Governor JB...

For Immediate Release - May 9, 2023 Illinois State Fair Announces Re-opening of the Multi-Purpose Arena MPA Entertainment Set for 2023 ISF SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Multi-Purpose Arena (MPA) will be up an...