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Chicago-based Franczek currently handles the vast majority of the district’s legal business. That will likely change in part — before the calendar turns to 2025, Betsy Holder hopes — with

With Champaign hosting the NAACP's 87th annual state conference this weekend, we asked the host and guests: Of all of the issues affecting Black Illinoisans to be discussed — racial equity, social justice, economic equality, education reform, police accountability, environmental justice, health disparities and voter rights among them — what tops your list as the most urgent?

Rule No. 1 at Frank Ambros' business? "We respect everyone at all times, no matter what, even when we are being disrespected by them."

Central Hardin High School freshman Ethan Lewis watches a putt move toward the cup on the third hole Monday in the semi-state tournament. Lewis shot a 75.

Central Hardin High School's Ethan Lewis watches a tee shot Monday in the semi-state tournament at the Shelbyville Country Club. Lewis shot 75 to earn a berth in next week's state tournament.

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Earlier this week, our Bob Asmussen caught back up with Kenton Elmore, fresh off his 30-major-league-ballparks-in-one-summer tour.

“My dad drove down from Minnesota to purchase a meal and be my ‘first dollar' made as a Chick-fil-A operator,” he says. “This was impactful to me because much of my philosophy on serving, caring for and impacting others comes from him.”