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1 week ago | mix1069.com | TJ Carson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) — In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize the industry in Illinois and its accompanying horse betting, both long in decline. City officials from Decatur and Illinois horse racing advocates joined an effort this week by Sen.

1 week ago | mix1069.com | Janine Fairchild

With prices on many things in question right now, it’s a good idea to start saving substantially on your grocery bill. You’ll not only have extra money left, but also won’t be wasting food. Here are some tricks put together by “Real Simple”:Opt for Frozen ProducePlan Your MealsTry the 6 to 1 Rule. Shop for six veggies, five fruits, four proteins, three starches, two sauces or spreads, and one fun food to try.

2 weeks ago | mix1069.com | Julia Bradley

PEORIA, Ill. – Gas prices in Peoria have fallen nearly two cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29 on Monday. GasBuddy says Peoria prices are four cents lower than a month ago, and nearly 39 cents lower than a year ago. GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest gas in Peoria was $3.14 a gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive gas was $3.49. The lowest price in the state was $2.86 a gallon, while the highest price in Illinois was $4.49.

1 month ago | mix1069.com | TJ Carson

UPDATE: 12:30 P.M.VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.

1 month ago | mix1069.com | TJ Carson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) — The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility. That’s good news for state lawmakers who are in the final weeks of crafting the fiscal year 2026 budget set to take effect July 1. But the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s upward revision to its revenue forecast remains significantly more conservative than what Gov.