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Three brothers are honoring their late parents' teaching legacy with a new $2,000 scholarship for Alton High School seniors. The award celebrates Jim and Emily Wigger's decades of service to the Alton School District.
Five years after her record-breaking high school championship, Gracie Piar claimed another Illinois state golf title in a thrilling playoff. The victory sends the 22-year-old to the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship this August.
Three sons are honoring their parents, beloved Alton School District educators Jim and Emily Wigger, by creating a scholarship for students pursuing careers that serve their communities. The $2,000 award launches this April through the Alton Educational Foundation.
Joy Dunne brought her gold medal home to the East Alton Ice Arena, where fans lined up to meet the 20-year-old hockey star who once practiced at 5 a.m. on the same ice. The youngest player on Team USA's championship squad spent an evening signing autographs and inspiring young players who dream of following her path.
Fifteen everyday heroes received recognition for their courage and service at the American Red Cross of Illinois' 24th Annual Heroes Breakfast. From combat medics to youth leaders, these honorees prove that compassion is alive and well across Illinois communities.
Two central Illinois cities just flipped the switch on dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations, marking the first success of a $15 million federal program. The milestone brings Illinois closer to its goal of one million EVs on the road by 2030.
Jackson County, Illinois just landed a state grant to transform 88 acres near the airport into a jobs magnet. The site will be ready for businesses to move in quickly, bringing new opportunities to southern Illinois.
After 12 years leading Eastern Illinois athletics, Tom Michael is coming back to where it all began. The former Illini basketball player will rejoin the University of Illinois as deputy athletic director, reuniting with the campus that shaped his 23-year career.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker just unveiled an ambitious clean energy plan that doubles down on nuclear power to fight rising electricity costs. The state lifted its ban on new nuclear reactors and is investing hundreds of millions to make clean energy affordable for every family.
Illinois has a toxic problem that could become an economic opportunity. A new plan shows how replacing 1.5 million lead pipes could generate 90,000 jobs while protecting public health.
Illinois just became the first state to let doctors count menopause training toward hours they already need, turning 200 certified specialists into potentially thousands. It's a simple fix to a problem costing women $150 billion in lost productivity.
Illinois' largest electric utility just announced $69 million in rebates to help residents and businesses go electric, even as federal programs face cuts. The funding proves state leadership can fill the gap when Washington steps back.
A new Illinois report shows the state is successfully training workers for high-paying quantum computing careers, positioning itself as a leader in the technology revolution. The initiative connects students with cutting-edge skills that could reshape industries from medicine to finance.
Storage facilities across Illinois are transforming their unused rooftops into community solar farms that will save residents $36 million while creating 300 jobs. It's a simple solution hiding in plain sight: millions of square feet of empty roof space generating clean energy for people who can't install their own panels.
While federal EV programs face cuts, Illinois' largest electric utility just announced $70 million in rebate funding for 2026 to help residents and businesses go electric. The state-funded program proves clean transportation can move forward without Washington.
Illinois launched a paid training program that helps people from underserved communities break into clean energy careers. The program covers everything from safety certifications to childcare costs, then connects graduates with union apprenticeships.
Illinois homeowners can now install rooftop solar with a massive 60 kWh battery for zero upfront cost, keeping lights on for days during outages while fighting rising energy bills. The program turns thousands of homes into a virtual power plant that stabilizes the grid.
Mental health courts in Illinois are offering treatment instead of jail time for people with mental illness. While half of participants graduate and transform their lives, advocates say the program needs better funding and wider access.
A small Illinois town just became the first in the state to power up electric vehicle chargers funded by a major federal infrastructure program. The ribbon cutting marks the start of a statewide network that could bring new life to rural communities.
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