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The report says billions of dollars in new data center developments over the next decade to generate thousands of jobs and millions in property tax revenues in Illinois.

Co-director Jasmine French, Zoe Jennings (Gertrude) and Avianna Fuentez (Sour Kangaroo) share their experience getting ready for opening weekend.

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen wants to change that.

Darin Lahood is in his sixth campaign to represent Illinois 16th congressional district.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin questioned an Arizona Sheriff about his decision to terminate their contract with Flock Safety.

Nathan Essex, from the Springfield Park District's Recreation Department, details the Night Glow details.

The Department of Public Health's Director says this vaccine has been shown to be 27% more effective at preventing serious illness.

Greg Cooper details the events for this weekend which is full of events for the whole family.

U.S. News and World Report used graduation and retention rates and academic quality as the criteria for its rankings of the best regional universities in the Midwest.

Mental Health Board Chairman Steve Nardulli talks about what the board has done so far and what the expectations are for the new executive director.

Kwame Raoul says the order will protect the health, education, and social service for low-income families regardless of immigration status.

The governor has a net worth of $4.2 billion.

The preliminary injunction means the states won't have to turn over sensitive information on commercial drivers to the federal government.

Volunteer and former board member, Kathryn Harris, gives details on the presentation and what the museum hopes attendees will take away.

Congress will now consider the farm bill with farm and food legislation that hasn't been updated in years.

Governor Pritzker says he is frustrated prosecutors and local police have not charged agents who used violent tactics in last year's Operation Midway Blitz.

David Risley will serve as the acting legislative inspector general.

David Risley will serve as the acting legislative inspector general.

GOP State Representative Patrick Windhorst says the Legislative Inspector General needs subpoena power.

Capitol News Illinois has requested documents from DCFS while trying to learn more about the care that 18-year-old Mackenzi Felmlee received before she was found dead in her foster home.

Rockford area Republican Dave Syverson says schools could teach about the events leading to the attacks, the foreign and domestic policy that followed and the courage of the first responders.

The U.S. Department of Justice is warning election officials could be criminally prosecuted if they knowingly allow noncitizens to cast ballots to register to vote.

Director Hayden Thongsithavong and Assistant Director Jonathan Alamu discuss their work behind the scenes for Alice By Heart.

Illinois faced a significant payment error rate for SNAP benefits, but will receive a delay in its cost share requirement until at least the 2029 fiscal year.

The new law will make AI companies disclose safety practices and report significant safety incidents to the public.