BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees
A one-year deal allows thousands of Illinois retirees to maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers.
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Welch will not seek new term as speaker after 26 House Democrats call for change
Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker.
SIUE lecturer charged $100K in personal items to university credit card, feds say
The SIUE lecturer did not show up for his court date Wednesday.
Moore: 13 takeaways from political days at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair political days previewed 2026 election fights over affordability, Trump and Pritzker.
Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
Republicans trying to keep the focus on taxes passed by Democrats, cost of living.
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Illinois Democrats made Donald Trump the main target of their State Fair message.
Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities
Route 66 turns 100 this year, and there are celebrations planned all along its 300-mile Illinois route.
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of bills as the legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
Madison County judge finds name in Epstein files because of legal representation
As an associate at an Edwardsville law firm, Andrew Carruthers represented Epstein in a 2013 debt collection matter
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