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- Springfield Public School District to continue trimming its expenses in the next year | First ListenSuperintendent Jennifer Gill says work will be ongoing to address deficit spending over the next year.7 min
- Chicago-area universities preparing for an influx of federal immigration agents | First ListenThe University of Illinois Chicago sent out guidance advising students to "avoid unnecessary risks."4 min
- Springfield Police receiving some criticism over the use of force in an incident Saturday | First ListenSpringfield Police Chief Joe Behl released the body cam footage to maintain the trust of the community.3 min
- The Downtown Springfield Inc. Friends of the Farmers Market Street Dinner is coming up | First ListenDSI Program Director Cassie Grey-Sautlet discusses all of the details and how to get tickets.7 min
- Homeland Security is launching an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago | First ListenPresident Trump has repeatedly threatened to send National Guard troops and ICE to Chicago.4 min
- Forest Park police share details of an inadvertent release of license plate data | First ListenForest Park's mayor says it was a human error by an individual officer.4 min
- Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance to hold monthly business and community sessions | First ListenSSGA President and CEO Ryan McCrady discusses upcoming community sessions, jobs and the work of the SSGA.7 min
- Springfield School Board member wants stakeholder input before cuts are made | First ListenThe district is facing a more than $70 million deficit7 min
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker urges Illinoisans to document federal agent responses | First ListenPritzker says if Illinoisans encounter National Guard troops or ICE agents on the streets they should record them.4 min
- Most of Illinois' Congressional Democrats urging President Trump to keep troops out of Chicago | First ListenThe Democrats signed a strongly worded letter to the President.4 min
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