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6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died
Sonya Massey's killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,
17 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
The importance, and emotion, of organ donation
Officials say even if you may not think you can donate an organ, register anyway.
18 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the "big dog" year-round.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88
Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, National, Sports
Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents
There were similar incidents last season in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Some of the incidents resulted in arrests.
1 day ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Parkland College partners with UIS on new transfer program
"It's for students who are interested in transferring after attending Parkland," said Parkland's Dean of Enrollment, Kristin Smigielski.
Springfield teen arrested after hit-and-run, lying to police
Simmons pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing, and asked for a trial by jury.
1 day ago in Crime, Education, Local
Ball-Chatham School District addresses 2 safety incidents at Glenwood schools
"We are grateful to the students who spoke up today," wrote Lamon.
2 days ago in Local
New landscape waste deal for Springfield
Waste Management has secured a three-year, $4 million contract,
2 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances last season
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances in 2025
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Possible ComEd 4 retrial up in the air months after 7th Circuit ordered prison release for 2
Judge proposes February 2027 trial date for defendants McClain, Pramaggiore.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Former downtown Springfield bank building sold
Chris Stone already has the building mostly full.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local
Route 10 fatal crash in Clinton leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
Illinois State Police and sheriff's deputies report that an eastbound vehicle and a westbound vehicle collided on Route 10.
3 days ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
3 days ago in Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Animal Protective League continues fundraising efforts after June’s tornado damage
Back in June, an EF-1 tornado hit the APL, causing major damage to its building and forcing the organization to relocate its animals.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local
You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair
It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.
3 days ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Illinois GOP chief on 2026 election: ‘It’s common sense versus communism’
Republicans hold no statewide offices and are in the superminority in both the IL House and IL Senate.
3 days ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
