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Ameren electric to raise prices June 1
The cost of everything seems to be rising—and for Ameren customers, electricity prices will go up again beginning June 1.…
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Analysis: Illinois’ official U.S. census numbers have not changed
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that he is asking President Joe Biden and…
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COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 now available at Carle
URBANA, Ill. — Community members 5 and above can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster at a nearby…
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Early primary voting begins May 19
Early voting will begin May 19 at the Brookens Admin Building in Champaign County. “While I am strongly encouraging voters…
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Kickapoo Rail Trail construction through Ogden to begin this month
Ogden, IL – The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is poised to construct 1.5 miles of the Kickapoo Rail Trail…
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Illinois has tangled history with abortion despite recent liberal push
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A leaked draft of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn…
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Illinois lawmakers respond to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision
By GRACE KINNICUTTCapitol News Illinoisgkinnicutt@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats warned of an “end to the constitutional…
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Community Pop-Up Booster Clinics available first two weekends in May
Carle Clinic will host COVID-19 booster clinics in Champaign-Urbana during the first two weeks in May for those looking to…
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Highway camera expansion covering 6,600 miles of road in 22 counties awaits Pritzker’s signature
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A pair of bills on Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk would expand a state…
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Moody’s gives Illinois second credit upgrade within one year
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois on Thursday received its second credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service…
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