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Published on May 8, 2025

Central Illinois school brings students in on phone policy decisions

The Edwardsville school district enacted a phone ban a year ago, and before changing policies, they invited students to weigh in on the discussions. Author: wqad.com Published: 6:45 AM CDT May 8, 2025 Updated: 6:45 AM CDT May 8, 2025

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Illinois becomes first state to restrict collection of personal autism records

PEORIA (25News Now) - Illinois is taking action against the nation’s top health agency and its plan to compile information on people with autism. Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order Wednesday that restricts state agencies and departments from …

Source: KFVS - Missouri - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Manley Advocates for Affordable Prescription Drugs for Illinois Residents

As Chairperson of the House Health Care Availability and Access Committee, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was one of six panelists addressing prescription drug costs earlier this month. “People should not have to ration their medicines or cut pills …

Source: Times Weekly - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Tuition, fees rising at Illinois universities

A banner of Abraham Lincoln hangs from a light post at the University of Illinois Springfield. UIS is one of the many state schools that has seen an increase in tuition and fees. (Photo by Bridgette Fox/Capitol News Illinois) SPRINGFIELD – The cost to …

Source: Chronicle Media - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Why this 2026 Illinois TE is strongly considering Alabama football

Mack Sutter, a highly recruited tight end prospect, is considering several top college football programs, including Alabama, Ole Miss, Illinois, Penn State, and Ohio State. Mack Sutter is looking for a program with a strong culture, a successful track …

Source: The Gadsden Times - Alabama - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

What is Illinois getting in Zvonimir Ivisic?

Zvonimir Ivisic will join his twin brother, Tomislav, at Illinois for the 2025-26 season after stints at Kentucky and Arkansas. But what are the Illini getting in the 7-foot-2 forward? Beat writer Scott Richey asked Anthony Kristensen, of Hawg Sports …

Source: The News Gazette - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Why this 2026 Illinois TE is strongly considering Alabama football

Source: The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Countrywide Fence Rental Expands Its Temporary Fence Rental Business In Illinois Area

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) May 8, 2025 12:43 am - Countrywide Fence Rental proudly announces the expansion of its temporary fence rental services into the Illinois region. Known for its reliable, secure, and fast-deploying fencing solutions. Illinois – …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Anton Paar Celebrates New State-Of-The-Art Midwest Office and Laboratory in Vernon Hills, Illinois

publication date: May 8, 2025 | author/source: Anton Paar USA, Inc. The newly-constructed 32,000-square-foot facility now serves as the headquarters for Anton Paar USA’s Central Region. It is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, advanced …

Source: LabBulletin - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Longtime columnist and former northern Illinois resident Bob Hill back in the area to discuss his life's story.

Former newspaper man, and current book author Bob Hill will be at the Ethnic Heritage Museum in Rockford this Friday, and at the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore on Saturday. Hill will be discussing his book "Out Here: Essays and Encounters …

Source: Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster