Local
3 hours ago
Business moves in and around downtown
The Railyard changes hands, books replace flowers, and Bus Stop moves across the street.
17 hours ago
UIS Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of work on wrongful convictions
The project works with undergraduate students at UIS, who receive training in evaluating potential wrongful-conviction cases and present their findings to the legal team. A wrongful-conviction course is also offered every semester at UIS.
17 hours ago
Build Springfield event returns for fourth year in Springfield
The event is free and open to the public. Residents will have an opportunity to meet representatives from city agencies, learn about community resources and participate in activities for the entire family.
18 hours ago
Video appears to support cop’s failure-to-yield accident
A pedestrian's injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
1 day ago
Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
Energy, environmental advocates remain skeptical data centers will provide significant, lasting benefits.
1 day ago
Marion woman duped out of $318K in elaborate gold-bar scheme
The scammers planned for a second $272K drop, telling her to hand over the gold to a federal agent who would give the code word ‘poker queen.’ This time, she called their bluff.
1 day ago
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium
“Timely action is essential as the Bears work to find a long-term stadium solution for the club and their fans,” the league said.
1 day ago
State leaders distribute 8,000 books to children during Illinois Literacy Day
States hope to address the country’s historic low literacy rate.
1 day ago
Pumpkin patches and apple orchards ready for busy fall season
Cooler weather brings more visitors as fall season continues.
2 days ago
Acting legislative inspector general Risley lays out his priorities
Without mentioning names, he says he is unlike predecessor Mike McCuskey.
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Prevent your vehicle from being burglarized
Three key tips to prevent motor vehicle-related thefts.
2 days ago
Illinois GOP lawmakers want five new betting and digital-related fees repealed
Five new "taxes" are part of the state budget, and five new bills would repeal them.
2 days ago
Ameren: Please generate safely
Carbon monoxide and electricity backfeed are among the hazards.
2 days ago
LIHEAP applications open for the year on Oct. 1
Officials say funding will last through the winter, but demand is expected to rise.
2 days ago
IL Supreme Court reviewing whether home confinement, electronic monitoring pretrial counts for sentence credit
Randall Stafford claims he should’ve received 629 days of credit against his prison sentence.
2 days ago
Man arrested after deadly weekend crash in Springfield
Roy Adams was denied pretrial release during his first court appearance Monday.
2 days ago
See how Illinois ranks for auto mechanic pay
Way.com reports on auto mechanic pay in Illinois and across the country.
2 days ago
American Cancer Society’s volunteer lobbyists
Tip: Have a personal story lawmakers will remember.
3 days ago
How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?
A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.
3 days ago
Abuse was caught on camera at Choate Developmental Center. The prosecutor offered plea deals
Weeks later, he files a federal lawsuit to prevent cuts at the state-run facility.
