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16 Sep, 2020
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Madigan investigation paused as lawmakers await federal prosecutor guidance
The Democratic chairman and ranking Republican on a special legislative committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan both said Tuesday that they are awaiting further guidance from federal prosecutors about how far they can go in questioning witnesses and calling for documents.
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Enrollment up 10 percent at Illinois College

Enrollment at Illinois College in Jacksonville is up to a record level this fall.

Central Illinois seeing hazy skies due to West Coast wildfires

A milky haze to the central Illinois skies the past couple of days is from the wildfires burning out West, said a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Lincoln.

 
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State to review concerns before setting lottery for cannabis licenses

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Tuesday that it continues to "review questions" and has still not set a date for a lottery to distribute 75 marijuana dispensary licenses.

Coronavirus exposure shuts down in-person classes at Morrisonville school

Morrisonville Junior/Senior High will be closed to in-person learning until Oct. 1 because several people associated with the school are under quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.

 
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Money on the Brain: Is ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ worth reading?

One of the best-selling personal finance books in recent memory is"Rich Dad Poor Dad," by Robert T. Kiyosaki.

Power restored to homes after gas leak on Pine Street

Power has been fully restored to 36 homes after an Ameren gas line was ruptured in the 1100 block of East Pine Street around 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Pritzker orders agencies to start looking at cuts

State agencies have been ordered to identify steep budget cuts that can be made if Congress fails to come through with more COVID-19 relief money.

Epicuriosity 101: Show your appreciation with this ‘big batch’ recipe

Homeschooling, e-learning or limited attendance face-to-face, this school year is happening in a million different ways, but it is happening.

City council approves Ferguson-Booth TIF request

Putting aside lingering skepticism, the Springfield City Council approved an out-of-town developer's $3.15 million request for tax-increment financing funds necessary to complete a long-stalled redevelopment of historic buildings on the southwest corner of Sixth and Monroe streets.