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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
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.
