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4 minutes ago
Michigan State’s Fears, Florida’s Haugh headline Associated Press preseason All-America team
Fears received 57 votes from a 58-person media panel on the team released Wednesday and Haugh earned 56. Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (43 votes), Illinois forward David Mirkovic (24) and Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas (17) rounded out the team.
26 minutes ago
State higher ed numbers up slightly
Pritzker says Trump administration is intentionally trying to destabilize colleges.
7 hours ago
Bailey says he will keep Logan Correctional Center open if elected governor
Pritzker administration plans to build a new women’s prison in the Chicago suburbs.
8 hours ago
Sangamon Co Mental Health Board is off and … walking
Chairman: "We need to understand the journey (Sonya Massey) went through before she got to the point of the confrontation with her murderer."
8 hours ago
New name honors District 186’s Mike Zimmers
The alternative education program is for middle- and high-school students who have been expelled or who are assigned there via IEP.
22 hours ago
Candidate for IL Secretary of State says she’s concerned about opponent’s double campaign, DMV fees, seniors driving
Harris: If elected, I'd be committed to the job for the full term.
1 day ago
Mini O’Beirne is on the move
The land has been donated; now comes a campaign to build on it.
1 day ago
Illinois designated an AARP age-friendly state
Announcement comes after launch of EngAging Illinois.
1 day ago
Reading program returns for fourth year at Springfield schools
About 100 men volunteer across the district to read to first and third graders.
1 day ago
Taylorville man accused of sexually assaulting child at local YMCA
Police don't say specifically when Ross may have assaulted a child at the Christian County Y, but court records say he will remain in custody after being deemed a real and present threat.
2 days ago
Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.
2 days ago
Route 66 and Springfield are included in a new book about food in Illinois
"We literally ate our way through Illinois."
2 days ago
Stratton and Tracy stage their only debate for U.S. Senate
The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying parking lot burglar
Man allegedly broke into cars into hospital parking garage.
2 days ago
1 hospitalized in Springfield shooting
Officers found a man with a gunshot wound when they arrived on scene.
2 days ago
Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney and staff recognized for working with crime victims
The award was handed out Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex in Springfield.
2 days ago
Alderwoman accuses Springfield city staff of keeping info away from her
Ald. Notariano wants information about police SUV's as she attempts to get wellness software through the council.
3 days ago
Crouch says if elected, last two years have prepared her for next four; questions opponent’s commitment to department
Crouch says she is pro-police, and questions her opponent's stance.
3 days ago
Pritzker: Ethics should be addressed in fall veto session
Gov. Pritzker would like to see reform, but legislation is likely too big to fit into a six-day fall veto session.
3 days ago
Budzinski on veterans’ issues
Buzdinski meets with her veterans' advisory council in Springfield.
