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school physical
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2 hours ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin

Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.

2026 Juneteenth Parade
Local
2 hours ago
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive

The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield’s east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.

Ground was broken Thursday, June 11, on a new Rural King headquarters in Mattoon.
IL State News
14 hours ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon

The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
Local
2 days ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 days ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

Canned goods in a pantry. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
2 days ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program

Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.

Dark Honda sedan crashed into a fallen tree limb blocking a suburban street after a storm, with branches scattered on the road and sidewalk edges.
IL State News
2 days ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

Woman with glasses and a purple cardigan speaking into a microphone in a formal meeting room, gesturing with her other hand.
Local
2 days ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements

Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.

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