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Tuition Going Up At ISU
Illinois State University has announced a tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Board of Trustees has approved a hike of just over four percent for new full-time undergraduate students...
Feb 27, 2026 Graduation mortar board cap on one hundred dollar bills concept for the cost of a college and university education
Man Charged In Decatur Hit And Run
A Decatur man faces multiple charges following a hit-and-run that left a woman seriously injured. According to police, Sherry Houston was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Oakland and Eldor...
Feb 27, 2026 Accident or crime scene cordon tape, police line do not cross. It is nighttime, emergency lights of police cars flashing blue, red and white in the background
Illinois Lawmakers File Bill To Keep Bears In State
Illinois lawmakers are pushing ahead with efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in the state. A bill introduced last night details significant tax breaks for the team, aiming to entice them to build a new...
Feb 27, 2026 A low angle close-up view of a leather American Football sitting in the grass next to a white yard line with hash marks in the background.
Pritzker Reacts To Trump's State of the Union Address
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a sharp rebuttal to President Trump's recent State of the Union Address, accusing the President of spreading "baseless claims, shameless propaganda, and the ramb...
Feb 25, 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
GUARANTEED INCOME FOR MOMS ON MEDICAID
Chicago lawmakers have proposed new legislation aiming to support low-income families through guaranteed income for new and expectant mothers enrolled in Medicaid. Under House Bill 5238 and Senate Bil...
Feb 25, 2026 Hospital Operating room C section
STOP THE SEXUALIZATION OF CHILDREN ACT INTRODUCED
Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller has proposed federal legislation aimed at shielding students from exposure to sexually explicit material in schools. The bill, named the Stop the Sexualization of Ch...
Feb 25, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
Decatur Man Jailed on Abuse Charges
A Decatur man remains in custody after being denied pretrial release amid serious child sexual abuse allegations. Prosecutors say Alan D. Whitcomb, 45, faces three charges related to distributing expl...
Feb 24, 2026 Handcuffs on top of a fingerprint form.
DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY'S TEEN SCENE THRIVING
The Teen Craft Club is set to offer tote bag decorating this March, drawing on its popularity as the library's top teen event. The club emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere, inviting teenagers to express c...
Feb 24, 2026 Art materials for craft design and creativity. Vector doodle seamless pattern. Creative background with pencils, brushes, watercolor paints and other items for handmade activity.
62-year-old Decatur Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run
A 62-year-old Decatur woman is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run early Tuesday. Police say officers responded shortly after 2:20 a.m. to Oakland Avenue and Eldorad...
Feb 24, 2026 Accident or crime scene cordon tape, police line do not cross. It is nighttime, emergency lights of police cars flashing blue, red and white in the background
Durbin Bringing Inspiration For The Dream Act To Trump's State Of The Union Address
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois will be joined by a notable guest at President Trump's State of the Union Address tonight. Tereza Lee, once a musical prodigy who performed with the Chicago Sympho...
Feb 24, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
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