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New EV Charges Placed In Decatur
Residents in Decatur now have expanded access to electric vehicle charging stations. The city has installed new level three chargers at the Decatur Civic Center, Decatur Public Library, and Nelson Par...
Feb 15, 2026 charging EV car electric vehicle clean energy for driving future
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting Public Health Grant Funding
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to withhold over $600 million in Public Health grants affecting Illinois and other Democratic-led states. This decision follows a lawsuit led...
Feb 15, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
SECRETARY OF STATE MANDATES ELECTRONIC LIEN AND TITLE PROCESSING
Illinois is set to modernize its vehicle titling system, requiring financial institutions processing at least five liens per year to switch to electronic lien and titling by July 1, 2026. Secretary of...
Feb 12, 2026 Businessman or student using laptop
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Introduces the POWER Act to Protect Ratepayers from Data Centers
A new bill is taking shape in Springfield, targeting the surging impact of data centers on Illinois' power grid. State Senator Ram Villivalam has introduced the POWER Act, backed by the Illinois Clean...
Feb 12, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
Clinton Police Officer Fired Over Unprofessional Conduct Involving Teen
A Clinton police officer has been dismissed following allegations of unprofessional conduct involving a 17-year-old. Police Chief Ben Lowers reports the officer engaged in inappropriate communication ...
Feb 12, 2026
Illinois AG Sues Over Trump Administration Cutting Over $600M In Federal Public Health Grants
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined forces with his counterparts in California, Colorado, and Minnesota to take legal action against the Trump administration, following a decision to cut ...
Feb 12, 2026 The Illinois state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE GUN AND DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN 25 FELONY CHARGES FOR BLOOMINGTON MAN
Illinois State Police arrested Sherez A. Boykins of Bloomington after an extensive investigation into alleged drug and gun trafficking in McLean County. Working with Bloomington Police, officers execu...
Feb 12, 2026
Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championships returns to Decatur in summer 2026
Decatur is set to host top-tier tennis as the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championships return to the Fairview Tennis Complex from June 8 through June 14. Nearly 70 athletes representing over 20 count...
Feb 12, 2026
Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Area Temporarily Closed
The Bo Wood Recreation Area is set for a temporary closure from February 17 through February 20. Visitors should note that the entire area-including the entrance road, dog park, and boat ramp-will be ...
Feb 12, 2026 Temporarily Closed - traffic sign message
Pritzker Joins Other Democratic Governors to Boycott White House Dinner
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced he will not attend an upcoming National Governors Association dinner at the White House, joining a coalition of Democratic governors boycotting the event. The move...
Feb 11, 2026 The Illinois state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States
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