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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.
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.
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.
A new electric vehicle charging station just made clean transportation accessible to thousands of East St. Louis residents. The city partnered with Ameren Illinois to bring fast-charging technology to a community that's been overlooked in the EV revolution.
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.
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.
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.
After days limping through freezing temperatures with a badly broken leg, a stray dog named Dumpling is finally safe thanks to persistent rescuers in East St. Louis. Gateway Pet Guardians refused to give up, using cameras and a humane trap to bring her to safety.
The Middle East welcomed nearly 100 million tourists in 2025, marking a 39% jump from pre-pandemic levels and proving the region's growing appeal as a global destination. Saudi Arabia now accounts for 30% of all Middle East tourism, leading a regional comeback built on innovation and sustainable growth.
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' 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.
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.
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.
Illinois just crossed a massive clean energy milestone that's making renewable power more affordable and accessible across the state. ComEd's $10 billion investment in solar and wind is now powering enough homes to fill a mid-sized city.
ComEd just crossed $10 billion in clean energy contracts, marking a major win for Illinois renewable power. The utility's massive commitment is helping solar and wind projects take root across the state.
Illinois just passed a landmark clean energy law that targets 3 gigawatts of battery storage by 2030 while letting homeowners turn their solar panels and electric vehicles into mini power plants. The bill promises lower energy costs and thousands of new jobs across the state.
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