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With about six months left before the June 28th primary election, state lawmakers are firming up plans to run for office in newly drawn districts. Or in one case, not run.

The Missouri Valley Conference that includes Illinois State and Bradley will grow to 12 schools next year.

Morton wasn't the first "Pumpkin Capital of the World," or the first home of the Pumpkin Festival. That honor belongs to Eureka, the Woodford County seat, about 17 miles northeast of Morton.

Betty Friedan, whose manifesto The Feminine Mystique became a best seller in the 1960s and laid the groundwork for the modern feminist movement, died Saturday, her birthday. She was 85.

Gun, abortion-related bills could wait until new year, depending on lawmaker support

Illinois also receives waiver to increase ethanol use in response to Indiana BP fire

A state representative from Gibson City who already represents about half the 53rd Senate District will step into the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Jason Barickman of Bloomington.

President Barack Obama hit the road again Thursday, hoping to cement the deal for his stimulus bill. But while he was in Illinois, his nominee for Commerce secretary, Judd Gregg, withdrew his nomination over "irresolvable conflicts." The GOP senator from New Hampshire cited differences over the stimulus plan.

Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff

Illinois Central College president Sheila Quirk-Bailey believes taking an innovative approach to meeting the needs of students and the community must remain a priority.