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2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Press Forward completes nearly $600M in journalism investments about 2 years early
In addition to accepting traditional donations, Press Forward Chicago has established a pooled fund, which uses donations from multiple organizations to support specific initiatives.
2 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
IL hemp businesses file lawsuit to block new regulations from taking effect
IL Healthy Alternatives Association says new law could obliterate hemp business.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, Sports
UIS Basketball season underway
Basketball season for The University of Illinois Springfield has started
3 days ago in IL State News, Local
Del Mar: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
Republican lt guv nominee says he and Baiey "did an amazing job," incredibly well," considering the lack of funding.
3 days ago in Sports
NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
With new Democratic Congress incoming, Pritzker calls for federal AI regulations
Governor says new action should build on what states like Illinois have already done.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National
IDOC worker who embezzled $125K sentenced to 2 months in prison
Federal government sought prison time given the “the brazenness" by which the former Pinckneyville Correctional Center payroll tech committed her crimes.
3 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, National
BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees
One year deal will allow state retirees who are TRAIL participants to maintain access to BJC providers.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid
Pritzker said Congress should ensure FEMA doesn't make decisions based on a state's political leanings.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News
Former Carbondale bar owner, teacher’s aide faces new charges in child sexual exploitation case
10-count indictment adds three alleged victims to case that included a girl’s account of sexual exploitation and violent online groups.
3 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead
Studies from the University of Chicago show that academically, displaced students often suffer long-term drops in reading and math.
3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
As Veterans Affairs expands automation, it commits more errors on veterans’ claims
The American Legion conducted reviews in 2025 at VA regional offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico and Louisville, Kentucky.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Local
Fifty tons of pork headed to Illinois food banks
While more than fifty tons of pork will be distributed statewide, only about 3,000 pounds are for the 21 counties served by Central Illinois Foodbank.
3 days ago in Local
Springfield rail consolidation update
The Third Street tracks will have moved to Tenth Street by the end of next year.
Teen to be tried as adult for 2025 murder; pleads not guilty
Jordan was one of two dozen alleged gang members arrested or charged in September with various violent crimes.
Springfield man given decades in prison for murder
Pickrell shot and killed a man during a party.
