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6 hours ago
UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died
Sonya Massey's killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,
17 hours ago
The importance, and emotion, of organ donation
Officials say even if you may not think you can donate an organ, register anyway.
18 hours ago
It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the "big dog" year-round.
1 day ago
Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88
Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.
1 day ago
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .
1 day ago
Parkland College partners with UIS on new transfer program
"It's for students who are interested in transferring after attending Parkland," said Parkland's Dean of Enrollment, Kristin Smigielski.
1 day ago
Springfield teen arrested after hit-and-run, lying to police
Simmons pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing, and asked for a trial by jury.
1 day ago
Ball-Chatham School District addresses 2 safety incidents at Glenwood schools
"We are grateful to the students who spoke up today," wrote Lamon.
2 days ago
New landscape waste deal for Springfield
Waste Management has secured a three-year, $4 million contract,
2 days ago
Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances last season
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances in 2025
2 days ago
Possible ComEd 4 retrial up in the air months after 7th Circuit ordered prison release for 2
Judge proposes February 2027 trial date for defendants McClain, Pramaggiore.
2 days ago
Former downtown Springfield bank building sold
Chris Stone already has the building mostly full.
3 days ago
Route 10 fatal crash in Clinton leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
Illinois State Police and sheriff's deputies report that an eastbound vehicle and a westbound vehicle collided on Route 10.
3 days ago
Animal Protective League continues fundraising efforts after June’s tornado damage
Back in June, an EF-1 tornado hit the APL, causing major damage to its building and forcing the organization to relocate its animals.
3 days ago
You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair
It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.
3 days ago
Illinois GOP chief on 2026 election: ‘It’s common sense versus communism’
Republicans hold no statewide offices and are in the superminority in both the IL House and IL Senate.
3 days ago
Budzinski, Turner, meeting with Post Office officials about problems and Springfield distribution center
Problems with the U.S. Postal Service continue, as the agency says it wants to improve.
3 days ago
Illinois Republicans fire back on their day at the Illinois State Fair
Bailey: Pritzker only agreed to one debate because he's afraid I'll win.
4 days ago
The Friday night lights beckon as high school football gets underway
High school football kicks off for District 186 schools Friday
4 days ago
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
The relief will be available to 15 counties after recent severe and record-breaking storms.
