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"Alice by Heart"

6 days ago

‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II

'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).

Dalewayne Turner

6 days ago

‘Complete shock:’ Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon

As the investigation unfolds, Mann said she wants people to know who Turner really was.

Thadeus Rogers

7 days ago

Riverton man to remain jailed following child porn arrest

Thadeus Rogers, 30, was arrested last week.

UIS Performing Arts Center

7 days ago

UIS PAC reopening following renovations, ticket sales for new season beginning

Newly refurbished auditorium, new plumbing, new seats, new aisles!

A Flock license plate reader camera.

7 days ago

Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension

Buscher says crime has declined with their use.

District 186 headquarters sign

7 days ago

UPDATE: Dist. 186 board okays moves regarding building elementary school on UIS property

There's no timetable for any construction of any school.

Austin Huddleston

1 week ago

State Police: Man, wanted since late-May for reckless driving, arrested July 4

Officials say thanks in part to public tips, Huddleston was caught Saturday and taken to jail.

Curt Oldfield became president of Lincoln Land Community College July 1, 2026.;

1 week ago

Oldfield takes the reins of Lincoln Land Community College

Oldfield started July 1.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law in Chicago on July 6, 2026, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

1 week ago

Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

The law builds on legislation passed in California and New York to create a state-driven national standard.

A mural on the Sonya Massey Memorial Bridge

1 week ago

From Massey Commission to Massey Community Action Network, how community and family want to keep Sonya’s name alive

It's being described as an extension of the Massey Commission's work.

1 week ago

Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Illinois schools will look to new guidelines in the battle against AI cyberbullying and rapidly evolving technology. (Credit: Pix4free.org)

1 week ago

Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect

Educators are working to understand how best to respond to rapidly evolving technology.

1 week ago

Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release

Grayson has served less than six months of a 20-year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey.

FILE - In this June 26, 2019, file photo, the company logo graces the side of a Delta Air Lines jetliner at Denver International Airport in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

1 week ago

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

The FAA said it would investigate the incident.

State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) speaks during a July 1, 2026 press conference at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

1 week ago

Turner: ‘We are prepared’ if downtown tourism or medical district expansion bills are called during veto or special sessions

Proposals to expand tourism and BOS Center, and to expand "Mid-Illinois Medical District."

1 week ago

Animal control contract still unsettled

Ald. Williams: "What are they eating?"

Pope Leo

1 week ago

A pope for the people

Author finds Chicago-born pontiff "refreshing."

Mental health heated

1 week ago

Stay cool headed, mentally and physically

Heat can also impact your mental health.

State Rep. Harry Benton speaks on the House floor in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 week ago

Benton announces resignation

Benton announced his resignation Friday after Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch called for it, citing an investigation by the legislative inspector general.

1 week ago

A $1M refresh for Lincoln Library

A grant will pay for new program space for youth.

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