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A woman holds a sign^ which is just one of the many signs held by the thousands of people who gathered in the Statehouse on Wednesday to oppose a bill relating to homeschoolers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)

Illinois House panel advances bill to strengthen homeschooling oversight

March 20, 2025 3:18 pm|

A woman holds a sign, which is just one of the many signs heldby the thousands of people…

Sen. Christina Castro^ right^ and Samir Tanna^ deputy legislative director for Gov. JB Pritzker^ testify before a Senate committee Tuesday on a bill that would require all school districts in Illinois to adopt policies restricting cell phone use in classrooms. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

Cell phone ban legislation clears Senate committee

March 20, 2025 3:09 pm|

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using…

Knox County property owners see stable tax equalization factor for 2024. How will that impact taxes?

March 20, 2025 2:34 pm|

The Knox County property assessment multiplier will remain stable for 2024 taxes, payable in 2025. Knox County has…

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on Qwest Field after winning a football game August 21^ 2010 in Seattle^ Washington.

Minnesota Vikings no longer interested in pursing QB Aaron Rodgers, per reports

March 20, 2025 4:55 am|

ESPN reports that the Minnesota Vikings are no longer interesting in pursuing discussions with free agent quarterback Aaron…

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani walk on the field before a game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. Oakland^ California - August 4^ 2024

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead LA Dodgers sweep of Chicago Cubs in Tokyo Series

March 20, 2025 4:50 am|

The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3…

Kevin Bacon at the "Adult Beginners" Los Angeles Premiere at the ArcLight Hollywood Theaters on April 15^ 2015 in Los Angeles^ CA

See Kevin Bacon in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘The Bondsman’

March 20, 2025 4:20 am|

Prime Video has shared a trailer for their new series The Bondsman, which arrives on April 3. Kevin…

Singer Paul Simon entertains the Delegates on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in the Wells Fargo Arena Philadelphia^ Pennsylvania^ USA^ July 25^ 2016

Paul Simon returns to touring after 7-year hiatus with ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’

March 20, 2025 3:40 am|

Paul Simon returns to touring after 7-year hiatus wit A Quiet Celebration Tour, where he will present the…

Guitarists Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake of Canadian rock band Nickelback during a concert at Rock in Rio 2019 in Rio de Janeiro. October 6^ 2019.

Creed and Nickelback set to headline 2025 ‘Summer of ’99 and Beyond’ Festival

March 20, 2025 3:30 am|

The Summer of ’99 + Beyond Festival announced that Creed and Nickelback will serve as headliners of this…

Cynthia Erivo at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Satna Monica^ USA on February 7^ 2025.

Cynthia Erivo set to host the 2025 Tony Awards

March 20, 2025 3:20 am|

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host the 78th annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in Broadway.…