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

International teachers find their place in Central Illinois classrooms

Educators from Guyana and Ghana share their cultures while building bonds with students.

2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Health & Wellness, Local

Go take a walk, or a hike, or a bike ride, or a wheelchair ride for Memorial Health this October

3.25 miles a day of walking X 31 days in October = 100 miles.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions

Report calls for new investments and regulations touching nearly all sectors of the state’s economy.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local

CORRECTION: Nehemiah Expansion breaks ground on 45 new homes on Springfield’s east side

Organization aims to address affordable housing shortage.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

IDNR improving rules for nuisance deer hunting permits

Department met with JCAR members to discuss concerns.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Trucking group: No relief in sight for high diesel prices

Will there be any change to the good coming to diesel prices? Maybe not.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Memorial Health to host prostate cancer screenings and men’s health event

It's an all-encompassing men's health event.

2 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

Former Lincoln College campus to be offered through $1 lease program

A new owner is inviting nonprofits and businesses to expand in Lincoln, with agreements tied to job creation and investment.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield

Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News

Choate workers’ union files lawsuit to block state from gutting mental health facility

This is the second lawsuit filed since the state announced downsizing plans in July.

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

15 residents filed complaints against Homeland Security for Midway Blitz harms

The complaints are the first step to seeking monetary damages from the agency.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL’s Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer

“Joining the Chicago Stars was an easy decision after the conversations I had with ownership and leadership,” Andonovski said.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43

The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown acknowledged Sweetney's death with posts on social media.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks

Kane, who won the 2016 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, isn’t the same player he was during those previous playoff runs.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

An $18 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund will help Salk researchers test those questions in the field by measuring how resilient these plants are to drought and other climate stressors, how much carbon they can store and for how long, and how to get the plants onto farms at scale.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Springfield Business Journal: One local ambulance company purchases another

An emergency ambulance service provider will take over a non-emergency provider.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year

"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights.  We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."