2 weeks ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

UPDATE: Man accused of harassing City Council candidate resigned from Sangamon County Democratic Party -Party chair

Diana Carlile -- who just took over the party in April -- said the man who was identified as a precinct committeeperson resigned the post before she could ask for his resignation.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Springfield Bishop Paprocki joins federal lawsuit opposing medically-assisted suicide

The group says the new law abandons what the lawsuit calls "nearly two millennia of medical practice."

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

The Illinois State Fair is on!

Pritzker administration boasts improved fairgrounds.

2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Juvenile car driver dead after rear-ending school bus in Pike County

None of those on the school bus were seriously injured.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

2 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local

Springfield businesses, volunteers fill hundreds of backpacks ahead of school year

"Everybody is struggling. Everyone. Pennies count — power bills, gas bills or first-day outfits. That's the small little thing. Just a few supplies really helped," said Beth Rees.

2 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Restoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus in Springfield

Libri said the long-term vision for the school building includes an artisans' space with studios for painters, sculptors and other artists, a coffee shop and two additional museum-type spaces.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois

Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy. 

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Eagle Rock halts plans for data center in Christian Co.

Eagle Rock Partners said uncertainty surrounding delivery of power infrastructure to the data center is why it's no longer moving forward with the project. 

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Explosives thought to be in abandoned Nokomis home -Police

Some items thought to be pipe bombs were found.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Even the butter cow has the spirit of 66

The Illinois State Fair is ready to open.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Video

VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Crime of the Week: Search for information in Brenda Bottoms case continues

Brenda Bottoms went missing in 1987, and new details were recently uncovered.

3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois will not change child vaccine guidelines after Trump executive order

State to follow recommendations from leading pediatric medical group.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery

Johnson said Bryant had surgery Friday without disclosing details of the injury.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

Nearly 700,000 customers were without power mid-day Wednesday in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, down a few thousand from the morning, according to poweroutage.us.