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The union says after months of negotiations little progress has been made on issues like salary. -
The Illinois State Police warn its aging fleet of cars could take 18 years to replace | First ListenCapitol News Illinois reports more than 1,000 vehicles have exceeded their lifetimes.
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First Listen for March 31, 2026.
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First Listen for Monday, March 30, 2026
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The Cook County State's Attorney called the special prosecutor demand baseless.
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First Listen for March 25, 2026.
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The Sangamon County Board heard testimony for nearly four hours before choosing to table a zoning change for the project.
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The Sangamon County Board will meet at 6 p.m. tonight at the BOS Center to vote on the data center.