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Jeff Wilson, candidate for the U.S. Congress representing the 13th District.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Wilson hopes to unseat Budzinski

He is a Navy veteran and Champaign County Board member.

More than 90 thousand rubber ducks are dropped into the Chicago River as part of the annual Chicago Duck Derby for Special Olympics Illinois in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Cybele Mayes-Osterman)

2 weeks ago in IL State News

Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser

The annual event, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, draws thousands of participants.

Crews dig up the back yard of an undisclosed home in Auburn in the investigation of Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks Thursday, August 6, at the Illinois State Fair Press Preview Day.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Ammons commission gets started

The first main order of business is to check with the U.S. attorney.

Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL.

3 weeks ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National

Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

3 weeks ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

3 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary

Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: "Good Things Happen Here." It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important. 

Braxton Williamson

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Man charged with aggravated battery of a child after infant dies in Christian County

An investigation found that the fall could not have caused all the injuries.

Ald. Roy Williams, at the August 5, 2026 Springfield City Council meeting.

3 weeks ago in Local

Alderman spars with Springfield Mayor over cannabis grants and who’s in charge

Discussion centered around the city's Cannabis Grant Program.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Republicans want to ‘Save America’

BOS Center rallygoers heard concerns about Social Security.

3 weeks ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

Hayes Johnson sits on his mother's lap in this photo.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Springfield, Illinois mid-year housing market review

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

Tamiko Mueller, a Democrat running for Illinois' 59th District state Senate seat, joined workers, families and supporters in Anna on Tuesday to rally against the state's planned downsizing of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. (Jackson Brandhorst/Saluki Local Reporting Lab)

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, National

Employees, local lawmakers rally against layoffs, service cuts at Choate

State to cut about 250 jobs, eliminate program, mental health beds at the facility.

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

Two suspects are wanted for burglary to a Springfield Farm & Home location.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home burglary

Another burglary to one of Springfield's Farm & Home locations.

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities

An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

Recent Headlines

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local

Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88

Bruce Baag

Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.