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Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says

Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…

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Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend

The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.

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Woman accused of spraying kids with chemicals at Glenwood Elementary

Perko allegedly sprayed three children with a cleaning agent.

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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect

Hundreds of dollars of purchases made with a stolen credit card.

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IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors

"This bill would mean protection for victims of abuse remains fully enforceable and protects survivors from dangerous loopholes and paperwork timing," Stadelman said.

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Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data

Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.

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Pushback on SPD’s proposed armored truck

Two aldermen criticize "overpolicing" and "militarization."

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Lawmaker introduces another school hair bill

Committee passes proposal to require non-public schools to honor hairstyles borne of religious beliefs.

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Illinois women earn No. 10 seed, open Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday

Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Local teams are still in high school basketball playoffs

Many Springfield-area girls and boys teams are still in championship contention!

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OSF clinic in Forsyth launches ‘Stork Stop’ donation closet for families

Program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.

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Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane

"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.

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Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

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Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

LINK TO VIDEO Pritzker's team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

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Report on reparations

The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.

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Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

4 weeks ago

Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death

Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.

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Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a book to for the benefit of…

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Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid

She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.

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