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6 days ago
Logan County receives $465k grant for Route 66 tourism
The grant is part of the City of Lincoln and Logan County's plan to beef up Route 66 attractions ahead of the 2026 tourism season.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
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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.
7 days ago
McDonald’s: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $3.03 per share.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
1 week ago
Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics
Civale most recently played for the Chicago Cubs.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins
56 areas and pieces of history are featured -- including Springfield.
