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2 days ago
Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades.
2 days ago
Durbin speaks on Jesse Jackson, childcare funding, and government shutdown in Springfield appearance
Durbin: Feds make claims about funding fraud without any proof.
2 days ago
Common car noises and what they might be indicating
Figuring out the issue can prevent further damage.
2 days ago
Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Democrats seeking new taxes while Republicans call for limiting spending.
2 days ago
Springfield business broken into, cash register stolen
While the thief only took the cash register, Johnson said it was an emotional experience for her and her daughter.
2 days ago
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
Jackson was with King on April 4, 1968, when the civil rights leader was slain at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
3 days ago
Insurance business to start grant program
Cheri Plummer's CLP Insurance Solutions will take a portion of whatever profits she makes this year and put them toward a grant program payable in 2027.
3 days ago
Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer
The teenager had been diagnosed in December 2024 with the aggressive form of soft tissue cancer and had been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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Springfield museum celebrates 100 years of Route 66
The museum and restaurant opened eight years ago, transforming what was once a condemned Stuckey’s restaurant into an international attraction.
3 days ago
Rochester High School investing in vape detectors to curb student vaping
The vape monitors will be connected to an app, sending real-time alerts to staff when vapor is detected, including nicotine and THC.
3 days ago
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.
3 days ago
Sangamon County Board approves paying Peoria County’s bill for Grayson trial
The final bill was nearly $160,000.
4 days ago
Arrest made in Jacksonville shooting death
Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
4 days ago
Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference
Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.
4 days ago
UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville
Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.
5 days ago
Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
5 days ago
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
5 days ago
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
He also ordered Homeland Security to give notice to attorneys before releasing people from detention.
5 days ago
ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill
This marks one of the first reported mass ICE enforcement actions this far south in Illinois.
