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NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more
NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.
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Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal
Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.
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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes
Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.
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A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent
At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent's endorsement.
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Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Budzinski: Don't like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder
Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.
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Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area
That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.
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Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline
Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.
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Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal
Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.
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UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires
"I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield," said IASB's Carmen Ayala.
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Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions
Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.
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Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66
New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.
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Law enforcement employees arrested, accused of assault in weekend bar fight
Two are Macoupin County deputies, while the third is a Bunker Hill Police officer.
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UPDATED Crime of the Week: Help still needed solving Monday homicide, as victim is identified
Police need your help identifying potential suspects or vehicles used.
2 weeks ago
Decatur man accused of sexual assault, creating child porn with A.I.
Kevin Horve, 45, was arrested originally in June, with more charges recently being added.
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One shot, one arrested, Saturday night in Springfield
One man was taken to the hospital, while another was taken into custody Saturday night.
2 weeks ago
Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing
Community support, careful management help address challenges
2 weeks ago
Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push
Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort
2 weeks ago
IDOT hiring snowplow drivers for winter ‘Snowbird’ Program – apply by August 22
$6,000 per month (temporarily) for seasonal snow plow drivers.
