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1 week ago

Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges

An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.

1 week ago

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night

A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.

1 week ago

Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

1 week ago

ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

1 week ago

Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program

Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

2 weeks ago

Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms

Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.

2 weeks ago

Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds

Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather. 

2 weeks ago

Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements

Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.

2 weeks ago

New tornadoes touch down outside Chicago as severe storms pummel the Midwest

Residents of Springfield, Illinois, believe a tornado touched down in their area late Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe

APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?

2 weeks ago

More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS

NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.

2 weeks ago

New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

2 weeks ago

Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

2 weeks ago

Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

2 weeks ago

New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

2 weeks ago

10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

2 weeks ago

‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

2 weeks ago

Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

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