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Hundsdorfer: Longtime Chicago friend describes first American pope as 'very dedicated'Hancock: Immigrant health care programs boosted hospital bottom lines, study suggestsAubrey: Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal actionSzalinski: Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decadePope Leo XIV administers first mass as head of Catholic Church; Springfield Bishop Paprocki comments further on new pontiffBishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield issues statement in response to Thursday's papal election of Pope Leo XIVAP: A new pope is chosenU.S. Department of Justice announces results of nationwide "Operation Restore Justice" child exploitation crackdown, three charged in Central IllinoisLincoln Land English professor awarded by national community college associationSangamon County State's Attorney's Office announces Missouri man found guilty of crimes against children, faces minimum of 27 years in prisonSzalinski & Aubrey: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Illinois stop on immigration laws called 'publicity stunt'Hancock: Illinois regains access to $77M in federal education funds following judge's orderHomeland Security Secretary Noem spoke in Springfield on Wednesday morning, mentioned sanctuary city policies and Emma ShaferHancock: New study suggests changes to Illinois' community college-university pipelineIllinois Geographical Society issues awards for Lincoln Land student, professorIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces he won't run for U.S. SenateSzalinski: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin's Senate seatIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias tries to clear up confusion over REAL IDNew Mental Health Survey set to arrive in Sangamon County Mailboxes beginning this weekHSHS announces Brian Brennan as Central Illinois Market President and CEO, will hold same titles with St. John's Hospital in Springfield

Pope Leo XIV administers first mass as head of Catholic Church; Springfield Bishop Paprocki comments further on new pontiff

Szalinski: Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade

City Council Report: Backlash over attempt to nix east side improvement plan with Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

Aubrey: Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action

AP: A new pope is chosen

Szalinski & Aubrey: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Illinois stop on immigration laws called 'publicity stunt'

New Mental Health Survey set to arrive in Sangamon County Mailboxes beginning this week

Hancock: Illinois regains access to $77M in federal education funds following judge's order

North Grand Ave in Springfield between 7th and 9th streets set to be closed across next five weeks for Springfield Rail Improvement Project

CWLP announces closure of Converse Ave. between 11th St and Carolina Ave. for water main installation starting this May 5

Pope Leo XIV administers first mass as head of Catholic Church; Springfield Bishop Paprocki comments further on new pontiff
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