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

50% of Illinois children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it

LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in Illinois.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Lincoln College property to become business hub, leased for just $1

"This is an incredible opportunity for organizations to grow in a community that has so much to offer," said Uriah Kilgallin, CEO of LEAD, in a news release.

2 weeks ago in Local

Springfield motorcyclist dies following weekend crash near Southern View

The crash happened near 5th and Stanford.

3 weeks ago in Local

Springfield Fire Department retains ISO Class 1 rating

Springfield Fire Department receives a Class 1 Rating following the completion of the 2026 Public Classification Review.

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

WPBL begins historic first championship series

Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

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

Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start

Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."

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

Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous

The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.

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

First Student needs more drivers, and District 186 needs the state to pay what they’re supposed to for transportation costs

The state isn't following school code on transportation reimbursement, and First Student needs more drivers.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local

Spike in diesel prices hitting central Illinois truckers hard

The national average is a record $6.23 a gallon.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker, local leaders divided on Logan Correctional Center closure

Lincoln leaders fear Logan will be abandoned.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Legislative Ethics Commission appoints acting Legislative Inspector General

Risley will begin in the role on Oct. 1.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, Sports

UIS marks largest group of student athletes in history

Women's flag football and expanded track program given the credit.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival — Get the details here!

The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years

A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.

3 weeks ago in Sports

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender

Hiring process begins 3 years after cash bail abolition revealed significant shortages.