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Of the 178 fire departments and EMS providers receiving a share of $4 million in grant money, 32 are located in Central ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment ...

OTTAWA — Big questions remain unanswered following Mark Carney‘s first full day as Liberal leader, but his resounding victory has rejuvenated Liberals’ hopes the next election could keep ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation ...

District leaders have warned of staff shake ups and "reduction in force" required across the district due to budget shortfalls – now expected regardless of referendum result. "Pre-referendum ...

The IHSA girls basketball playoffs are down to the Elite Eight in each of the four classes. Teams take the court tonight in supersectionals across Illinois, aiming to advance to the state ...

Someday." The Oregon wrestling team fell one win short of making it to the final two rounds of the IHSA Class 1A Dual Team State Wrestling Tournament, falling 40-35 to Tolono Unity in Friday night ...

1. Hinsdale Central 338, 2. Marmion 190, 3. New Trier 156, 4. Lane Tech 144, 5. Loyola 133.50, 6. Stevenson 127, 7. Glenbrook South 124, 8. Vernon Hills 106, 9 ...

Coal City, 9 a.m. Vandalia vs. Tolono Unity, 11 a.m. Loser of Semifinal #1 vs. Loser of Semifinal #2, 6 p.m. (3rd place) Winner of Semifinal #1 vs. Winner of Semifinal #2, 6 p.m. (Championship) ...