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12 hours ago
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
12 hours ago
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.
13 hours ago
See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops
Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.
23 hours ago
Springfield’s Amy Beadle has a new workplace
Beadle had been director of marketing for Visit Springfield.
1 day ago
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary
A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.
1 day ago
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested
Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.
1 day ago
Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years
Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one' while his lawyer pleaded for 'mercy.'
1 day ago
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Disability rights advocates alleged law is discriminatory, needs more state oversight.
2 days ago
Attorney general reaches settlement to reduce Nicor Gas request by 63%
But advocates say it’s a compromise, ‘not a clear win for customers.'
2 days ago
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
There is a downside to that convenience, said Dr. Dana Suskind, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago and author of the book “Human Raised.”
2 days ago
Grayson’s attorneys want murder conviction vacated because he died. Read the request here
Massey's family is angered by the motion.
2 days ago
Harvest off to a fast start across central Illinois
Harvest already in full swing in some areas after Labor Day.
2 days ago
Naloxone shift to generic version helps stretch state’s overdose prevention funds
Health officials say lower cost means more kits can reach the public.
2 days ago
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas
Bailey, Pritzker both working the sidelines of midterm Republican convention for support, money.
3 days ago
DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child
Agency director required to explain missed court dates at rescheduled hearing in October.
3 days ago
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
The City of Springfield continues to replace lead water service lines as well.
3 days ago
Springfield man pleads guilty to 2025 murder
Justin Pickrell, shot and killed Camren White April 7, 2025.
3 days ago
Jacksonville man arrested for alleged sex crime
Police: Sims allegedly knew the teenage victim.
