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3 weeks ago

Springfield father speaks out after young daughter attacked on school bus

"[They'd say things like] You're ugly. You don't know nothing. You shouldn't be here. You should be at a special-ed school. And more like mean words," Aleisha said.

3 weeks ago

Nokomis schools closed due to storm damage

According to the Montgomery County Emergency Services Agency, severe weather caused damage in the eastern and southern parts of the county.

3 weeks ago

Two Republicans take on Miller in primary

Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge join incumbent on 15th CD ballot.

3 weeks ago

Like you, your CPAP needs some TLC

Parts of a CPAP need to be cleaned daily, if possible.

3 weeks ago

Tornadoes, hail, rain, wind, snow, blizzard all possible in Central Illinois Sunday

"Every type of weather you could possibly think of is happening."

3 weeks ago

The math of March Madness

UI prof digs into a "cornucopia" of numbers.

3 weeks ago

Choppy waters ahead for finances, construction in District 186?

More borrowing and delayed construction are possible as board members squabble.

3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines to discontinue service at Chicago’s O’Hare

Airline cites operational challenges and will focus on expanded flights from Chicago Midway starting June 4.

3 weeks ago

Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company

No comment as of yet on manufacturing operations, or other businesses with the BUNN name attached.

3 weeks ago

Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation

Chief Justice says ‘riding the circuit’ is a tradition dating back to Medieval England.

3 weeks ago

Big Ten writes in letter to NCAA that tampering rules ‘cannot be credibly or equitably enforced’

"We believe this collaborative, membership-driven approach is the best path to a durable solution and need the NCAA’s support in this effort.”

3 weeks ago

Illinois’ open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence ahead of possible presidential bid

Sixteen candidates have jumped in since Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, announced his retirement after 30 years as senator.

3 weeks ago

Bears GM Ryan Poles is happy with a free agent haul that includes Coby Bryant, Devin Bush

Signing Seattle safety Coby Bryant and Cleveland linebacker Devin Bush upgraded the Bears’ defensive speed, a goal Poles spoke about during the NFL scouting combine.

3 weeks ago

Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

3 weeks ago

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Underlying this is a jet stream gone wild, Maue and Chenard said.

3 weeks ago

Blackhawks and Senators to play games in Duesseldorf as the NHL looks to grow hockey in Germany

Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the commitment to grassroots development in Germany “a critical next chapter for the NHL.”

3 weeks ago

Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders

Lawmaker: "We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place."

3 weeks ago

Taylorville officials respond after oil found in Manners Park pond

The liquid was identified as a "fuel-type oil" that had gotten into the pond through a storm sewer drain.

3 weeks ago

Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company

Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.

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