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Democratic candidates for the Illinois 17th congressional district face off at a candidates' forum co-hosted by WCBU, WGLT, and other partners at Bradley University on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

17th Congressional Democratic candidates struggling to attain name recognition, new poll shows

Democratic primary candidates in the 17th Congressional District are struggling to gain recognition from their party's base as they vie for the nomination.

Work on the McClugage Bridge seen in a 2021 file photo. Preparations for demolishing the eastbound span and constructing a new span of the bridge continue this year. The project is expected to wrap up in fall 2023.

As construction season gears up, a reminder to take it slow in work zones

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to slow down and stay alert in work zones as construction season ramps up.

"D.Y.," a teenager who is currently living in a foster-care group home, takes part in an AP interview, Friday, May 21, 2021.

Illinois foster families set to see a boost in monthly financial support

Illinois foster families will see a big bump in monthly support payments from state.

Federal agents raided Caterpillar's administration building at 100 NE Adams in downtown Peoria on March 2, 2017.

Caterpillar settles long-running tax dispute with IRS

Caterpillar has settled a long-running tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service.

A map shows where the modernization project will be in Peoria County.

Ameren Illinois plans to modernize central Illinois electric grid

Ameren Illinois is planning a grid transformation, replacing or upgrading nearly 85% of its transmission lines across central Illinois.

Sandburg Partners With Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank to Offer Menstrual Products, Diapers, Wipes for Students in Need: https://bit.ly/3XYHlFM

More families in central and western Illinois are struggling to afford diapers

National Diaper Need Awareness Week may have just wrapped up, but there's still a growing number of requests for help.

Carle Health Greater Peoria officially relocated its inpatient rehabilitation center from Methodist Hospital to Proctor Hospital on Thursday. The new Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Center is now open on Proctor's fourth floor.

Carle offers voluntary separation agreements to non patient-facing employees, citing ongoing financial challenges in health care

Carle Health is offering voluntary separation agreements to some employees as the Urbana-based health care system seeks to cut costs.

Julie Sampson, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois, speaks at a news conference introducing a bill intended to make certain medications less expensive in Illinois.

Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board

The Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs

"The freedom and democracy that my generation fought for can also be yours if you fight, too," Donald Tusk, candidate for Poland's Civic Coalition, tells university students at a campaign event ahead of the Oct. 15 election. "Without your vigilance, democracy will not survive. And this is not just about Poland."

Poland's democracy is at risk in next month's elections, say opposition leaders

The ruling Law and Justice Party has enacted measures the European Union says violate basic democratic principles. Party leaders counter that their electoral success validates their policies.

'This will change lives': As Rep. Cheri Bustos' forced arbitration bill nears success, survivors share their stories

Tatiana Spottisswoode, Andowah A. Newton and Lora Henry share their stories in Tuesday press call.

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