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4 weeks ago

Residents raise concerns over police chief’s comp time in Moweaqua

The board tabled an agenda item that would change village policies about comp time and overtime.

Republican candidates for U.S. Senate participate in a debate hosted by hosted by ABC-7 Chicago in partnership with Univision and the League of Women Voters on Feb. 11, 2026. (Screenshot of ABC-7’s debate feed)

4 weeks ago

Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate

The three leading candidates pitched themselves as best equipped to turn the seat red.

Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, joins advocates on Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago to introduce a bill regulating data centers in Illinois. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)

4 weeks ago

POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage

The bill covers three major areas of concern in effort to protect residents.

Former Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey greets supporters at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

4 weeks ago

‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor

Bailey leaning on running mate from Cook County to win over urban voters.

FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

4 weeks ago

Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.

Marimar Martinez, a woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent last year, sits with her attorneys during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

4 weeks ago

Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

In a statement Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said use-of-force incidents “are thoroughly investigated” and the agent involved, Charles Exum, was placed on administrative leave.

High School Girls Basketball

4 weeks ago

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Who's tops in girls basketball this week?

High School Boys Basketball

4 weeks ago

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Who's #1 in classes 1A through 4A?

McDonald's Snack Wraps

4 weeks ago

McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.

4 weeks ago

February is ‘Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month’

Studie show 1 in 3 teens are victims of dating abuse and violence and aren't even aware.

FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf, File)

4 weeks ago

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

It's safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer.

In this screengrab made from body camera footage provided by the Othello, Wash., Police Department, police officers arrest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement supervisor Koby Williams in July 2022 during an underage sex sting operation. (Othello Police Department via AP) Screenshot

4 weeks ago

Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct

When officers in suburban Chicago found a man passed out in a crashed car in October, they were surprised to discover the driver was an ICE officer who had recently completed his shift at a detention center and had his government firearm in the vehicle.

FILE - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, fouls Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, center, during the second half an WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unite on a star-studded US World Cup qualifying roster

Clark and Reese have helped the rise of women's basketball over the past few years, starting with their memorable meeting in the NCAA championship game in 2023 that LSU won.

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) shoots over Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

4 weeks ago

Bulls’ Collin Sexton fined $35,000 for inappropriate hand gesture during loss to Nets

The incident happened during Chicago's 123-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.

FILE - Chicago Cubs pitcher Aaron Civale delivers in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard, File)

4 weeks ago

Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics

Civale most recently played for the Chicago Cubs.

FILE - Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ky Bush throws against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game, Aug. 18, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

4 weeks ago

White Sox sign right-hander Erick Fedde to 1-year, $1.5M deal, place Bush on injured list

Fedde will fill left hander Ky Bush's spot on the 40-man roster.

4 weeks ago

UIS Softball makes home stand at the Scheels Sports Park

The Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park will be hosting the next 10 games for UIS Softball, including 2 tournaments.

A Sangamon County Animal Control officer responds to a call of a stray dog Wednesday morning outside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

4 weeks ago

County: City aldermen had misunderstandings about animal control contract

City to pay bill for last year of service now that some "miscommunications" have been cleared up.

Gabrielle Lyon, Ph.D., chair of the Illinois 250 Coalition, unveils a "Passport to Illinois" Wednesday, February 11, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

4 weeks ago

‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins

56 areas and pieces of history are featured -- including Springfield.

02-11-26 Credit Card Transaction

4 weeks ago

Court rules in favor of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act

Illinois to continue banning interchange fees with the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.

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FILE - The interior of the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol is seen April 25, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy, File)

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