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3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local
Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat
Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.
3 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience
Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.
Springfield city council again hears from landlords
Cannabis grants and clean energy transition are also among subjects at council meeting.
3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Spine tingling book events coming to the library
Plenty of Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October at Lincoln Library.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Van — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Van wants to go outside with you!
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet the ‘Many Adorable’ Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
The shelters are full and many cats would make good additions to your home!
4 days ago in IL State News, Local
Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign
Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.
4 days ago in Local
Man dead after weekend crash in Springfield
Darren Polk, 62, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local
Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew share different visions for office’s transparency, oversight.
4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Video
In a flash, Southern Illinois history tumbles down
The 80-year-old Chester Bridge was imploded Monday, replaced by a modern structure.
4 days ago in Education, Fall Guide, IL State News, Local
Open house for prospective UIS students, families coming soon
The University of Illinois Springfield is hosting an open house for curious students interested in going to college.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson says he’s going to try to lead, not blend in
Rookie Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is facing lofty expectations as the young centerpiece of the rebuilding NBA team, something now-injured quarterback Caleb Williams has been accomplishing with the NFL's Bears.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series
The Chicago White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Padres hope to ride energy from loud home crowd when they host Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
The fourth-seeded Padres will host every game in the best-of-three series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National
A man who spent decades on Utah’s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing
Carter, a Chicago native, was living with his mother in Utah when Olesen was killed on Feb. 27, 1985.
4 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.
4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7
Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified
Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.
4 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
