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3 hours ago
Suspect from Springfield arrested for possession of narcotics and firearms
An investigation involving narcotic drugs, and firearms resulted in an arrest in Springfield.
7 hours ago
Elephants, clowns, and BIG fun at the Ansar Shrine Circus
Family fun and a community backed weekend at the Ansar Shrine Circus.
10 hours ago
One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL
"Four score and seven years ago....." Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!
15 hours ago
Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot
Garcia, 69, turned in his nominating petitions for the primary ballot on Monday, Oct. 27, the first day of the Illinois State Board of Elections filing period.
15 hours ago
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S.
15 hours ago
What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
Here's a closer look at what to know about the reductions.
16 hours ago
The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect
In some metropolitan areas, including New York, Houston, Chicago and Washington, multiple airports are being impacted, while the ripple effects could reach smaller airports as well.
16 hours ago
Clinton Crime Stoppers disband after nearly 40 years
"While the decision to disband is deeply understood, the absence of this long-standing community partner will certainly be felt," the Clinton Police Department said in a Facebook post.
1 day ago
Woman dead after crash on I-55
The name of the driver of the single vehicle involved in the crash has not yet been released.
1 day ago
UIS student given Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award
Abigail Hemmer, a medical laboratory science major and commuter student, plans to pursue a master’s degree and become a certified pathologists’ assistant after graduation.
1 day ago
Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum
Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.
1 day ago
UIS extends financial aid ‘Promise’ to transfer students
It fully covers of tuition and fees for what they call "qualified first-time, first-year undergraduate students."
1 day ago
Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media
The preliminary injunction came in response to a lawsuit alleging federal agents have used excessive force in their immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
1 day ago
Texts appear to show Border Patrol agent bragging about shooting a woman in Chicago
Agent Charles Exum shot Marimar Martinez five times on Oct. 4 after authorities say she and another driver rammed vehicles into an SUV Exum was driving on the city's Southwest Side.
1 day ago
Hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in recent string of thefts
Woman allegedly used credit cards that weren't hers.
2 days ago
Inmate families, advocates speak against mail scanning program
IDOC says program is intended to reduce drugs, contraband from entering prisons.
2 days ago
Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children
It was unusual even under “Operation Midway Blitz,” which has resulted in more than 3,000 immigration arrests in the Chicago area since early September.
2 days ago
Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions
“People shouldn’t be sleeping next to overflowing toilets,” U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman said. “They should not be sleeping on top of each other.”
2 days ago
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
Two dozen bills passed during the recently ended fall veto session.
