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14 hours ago
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws
State also files new challenge to law blocking Planned Parenthood funding
15 hours ago
Federal jury finds in favor of Springfield in 2021 lawsuit
The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.
15 hours ago
County makes second arrest in one week using new drone
See footage here of the arrest using a drone.
16 hours ago
State to open up ‘Tax Amnesty Program’
Pay back taxes owed between October 1 and November 17.
21 hours ago
Parents of YNOT crash victim remember daughter, call for justice
"I'm just asking, 'Where's my kid? Where's my kid?' The press conference was at five. The coroner didn't come until about six and tell us that we had lost our child," Christine Britton said.
21 hours ago
First Sherman, now Riverton residents say Comcast workers are damaging their property
"There was not any effort made at all to notify us that this was going to be happening," Haflinger said.
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving recent Springfield burglary
The burglary happened Sept. 16 at Prairie Telecom.
2 days ago
$12.5 million Federal Grant awarded to Central Illinois Regional Airport
The grant will fund the first phase of CIRA's upcoming Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project.
2 days ago
LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery
The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31
2 days ago
Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial
“I felt as though it was something that was really important for me to do,” he said.
2 days ago
Illinois Secretary of State appoints 4 high-level experts to safeguard Illinois residents
Giannoulis has hired a new Deputy Director, Chief of Enforcement, Chief of Examinations, and Senior Investigator.
2 days ago
Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’
DHS said Villegas González drove his car at officers, dragging one of them “a significant distance,” leaving the officer to “fear for his life.”
2 days ago
Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate
“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.
2 days ago
REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls
Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”
2 days ago
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls
Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.
2 days ago
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106
Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago's trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
2 days ago
Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures
Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield
2 days ago
Discussion Thursday on sports betting and mental health
The event is free and open to the public.
