Local
10 hours ago
Man dead after car-versus motorcycle crash in Springfield
The name of the victim hasn't been released.
11 hours ago
Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases.
11 hours ago
Reaction to Governor’s State of the State and Budget address
Republicans pan the speech, while some groups like it.
11 hours ago
District 186: Summer SCOPE program came close to a shutdown
The District 186 after school program known as SCOPE almost had to stop running its summertime program, with a new attendance fee, they can remain in operation.
12 hours ago
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump
Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.
16 hours ago
Star parties return to UIS for spring season
Star parties are hosted by UIS Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics John Martin at the UIS Campus Observatory.
16 hours ago
Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control
‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats.
16 hours ago
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
He is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
17 hours ago
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.
19 hours ago
Death penalty for abortion? “Equal protection”
Proposals would reinstate capital punishment, classify abortion as first-degree murder.
20 hours ago
District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier
The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.
1 day ago
First measles case of 2026 confirmed in Metro East
State health officials urge residents to check MMR vaccination status after potential church exposure.
1 day ago
Illinois football hires Jordan Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley to bolster coaching staff
The Fighting Illini add experienced NFL and college coaches to lead the defensive line and running backs.
1 day ago
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens locations in Springfield, Champaign
Two of more than 200 locations opened Friday, Feb.13.
2 days ago
Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone
Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain.
2 days ago
AP Was There: A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidency
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was profiled by The Associated Press when he was a 41-year-old civil rights activist preparing his historic 1984 campaign for the presidency.
2 days ago
Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades.
2 days ago
Durbin speaks on Jesse Jackson, childcare funding, and government shutdown in Springfield appearance
Durbin: Feds make claims about funding fraud without any proof.
