12 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.

12 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension

The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.

12 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds

The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.

12 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen

Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa.

12 hours ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops

Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.

23 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Springfield’s Amy Beadle has a new workplace

Beadle had been director of marketing for Visit Springfield.

1 day ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary

A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.

1 day ago in Crime, Local, National

Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested

Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.

1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years

Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one' while his lawyer pleaded for 'mercy.'

1 day ago in IL State News, Local

Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start

Disability rights advocates alleged law is discriminatory, needs more state oversight.

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Attorney general reaches settlement to reduce Nicor Gas request by 63%

But advocates say it’s a compromise, ‘not a clear win for customers.'

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears, Panthers look to continue to progress under still-developing No. 1 overall draft picks

Both teams were eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has a calf injury going into Week 1

The wide receiver showed no signs of any issues as he went through drills in the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to reporters.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

There is a downside to that convenience, said Dr. Dana Suskind, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago and author of the book “Human Raised.”

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs hope to have shortstop Dansby Swanson back from oblique injury in a week

Swanson, a smooth-fielding two-time All-Star, went on the injured list on Monday, Aug. 17 with a a left oblique strain.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears coach Ben Johnson returns to North Carolina for Week 1 matchup with the Panthers

Johnson leads the Bears into North Carolina for their season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Grayson’s attorneys want murder conviction vacated because he died. Read the request here

Massey's family is angered by the motion.

2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December

Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.