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Lisa Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court: ‘We need not limit our dreams or settle for less’

“Taking my oath in this place today recognizes the undeniable value and merit of what I — as a Black…

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Illinois undercounted in 2020 census, actually grew to 13 million — largest population ever

A U.S. Census Bureau report released Thursday shows rather than losing population, Illinois gained more than 250,000 residents between 2010…

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Audit: DCFS failed to implement reforms named for Decatur toddler who died of neglect nearly a year after law passed

The audit found the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was unable to provide home safety checklists, which are…

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GOP primaries could signal direction of party’s earmarks stance

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., secured nearly $11.6 million in earmarked projects for his constituents in the March omnibus…

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Plans To Invest $300M To Expand Protein Production

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) said it is planning a $300 million investment to expand its Decatur, Illinois, alternative protein production. The company will also…

Brickbat: Community Outreach

A Decatur, Alabama, liquor store owner is suing the city and a police officer who punched him when cops responded…

Fred Says: Permitting More Housing Positively Impacts Housing Price

Last week I wrote about my exasperation at trying to get data from cities about the time it takes to…

Debate over House rules on masks and other COVID-19 restrictions leads to temperature checks for legislators

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, unsuccessfully sought a vote on a resolution to lift the chamber’s face covering requirement. He…

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