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Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker dangled the promise of free college for low- and middle-income students during a campaign stop Wednesday at Illinois State University.

A bill awaiting Governor JB Pritzker's signature will set statewide standards for wind and solar farm siting.

Measure would apply state’s Child Labor Law to ‘influencer’ videos

Less than a month after winning an uncontested new term in office, State Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington said Monday he'll resign instead of taking office again next year.

Hospitals are facing a capacity crunch just in time for the holidays. That's due to respiratory viruses, but COVID-19 isn't the biggest driver of hospitalizations this winter. Instead, medical officials say an earlier-than-usual onset of RSV, coupled with an influenza wave, are packing emergency departments to capacity.

Morton Mayor Jeff Kaufman has thrown his support behind Becky Cloyd, who is running for Pekin mayor in the April 4 election.

Agency agreed to further hearings at request of state rulemaking committee

WCBU’s Welcome Home series – focused on helping our newest neighbors learn about the area – recently visited the Ronald Reagan Museum at Eureka College.

The rural area is hoping the study will showcase the need for broadband and lead planning efforts.

The 410 residents of the Marshall County village of Hopewell, who are faced with paying for a new, $5.1 million water system to save their water supply, may be hoping their new well doesn’t run their pockets dry of cash.