6 days ago in Local

Springfield Fire Department honors 3 firefighters with Hometown Hero Award

Driver engineer Devin Gilman and firefighters Pete Miller and Firefighter Nick Saccaro were recognized this week for their quick thinking, sound judgment and exceptional teamwork under extreme conditions.

6 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

25 years ablaze: SIU’s ‘Fire Dawgs’ inspires land management careers

More than 1,000 students have completed the program over the past quarter century.

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Prosecutor accused of misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case resigns, says US attorney ‘scapegoated’ her

“I was a convenient target to be scapegoated and publicly vilified,” she wrote.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return

The 71-year-old pontiff's sporting interests extend to tennis, too.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

DJ Williams throws 2 TDs as Southern Illinois cruises past Murray State 46-6

The Salukis (3-2), ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform poll, have won three straight against FCS opponents since their Week 0 loss to West Florida.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Another home game, another record for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. After becoming OSU’s career leader in…

7 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ raises more than $35K for suicide prevention efforts

"You matter to me."

7 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest

Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.

7 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Best colleges in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the colleges in Illinois using data from Niche.

1 week ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

1 week ago in Crime, Local

Man gets 20 years in prison for Pawnee sexual assault of minor

The assault happened in Pawnee April, 2024.

1 week ago in IL State News, National

Another beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium after rescue mission from Canada park

The belugas struggled to adapt to the aquarium.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs clinch 2nd straight playoffs trip by beating Marlins 2-1 as Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club

Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs (88-71), who assured themselves of one of the NL's three wild card berths.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Eagles look to add to perfect start by stopping the Bears’ rushing attack on Monday night

If Williams and Bagent are unable to play, Case Keenum is expected to start for Chicago.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

After three straight 100-loss seasons, the improbable White Sox are headed back to the postseason

The White Sox clinched no worse than one of three AL wild-card spots with the rout in Kansas City.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip

“That was the most emotion I think I’ve ever experienced on a baseball field,” Crow-Armstrong said. “It wasn’t relief, it wasn’t anxiety. It was a sense of gratitude.”

1 week ago in History, IL State News, Local, National

Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood

The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.

1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Sports

D-186 rethinks hot weather policy

A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Health experts share car seat safety tips for parents

Health officials share tips on proper installation, straps and winter clothing.

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Major League Cozy Dog eating will be a part of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend

Professional eaters from all over North America will take part.