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2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless
Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Still helping the wrongfully convicted after all these years
Bill Clutter founded the "Illinois Innocence Project" at UIS. He's since founded his own entity, "Investigating Innocence."
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St. John’s Foundation doesn’t stop after Christmas
Giving helps make HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital technology -- and even Christmas -- possible for patients.
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Potential tornadoes touch down in Macon County during volatile weather Sunday
At least two tornadoes in the area, followed by plummeting temperatures.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Mother’s traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform
Kelly's health bill would require all hospitals to have a safe labor discharge plan, among other things.
3 weeks ago in Business, Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Baskin Robbins rebuilding on South MacArthur
A grand opening will be held in the Spring or Summer.
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Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games
A strike notice was served earlier this week.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield resident arrested on drug, gun charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly found in the suspect's home.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Republicans praise Davis on transportation center help; Davis says effort was bipartisan
Davis: "Extreme bipartisan support" is what made the project happen.
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Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex
Construction on the complex continues.
3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026
From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.
3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Health experts urge vaccination and staying home when sick as flu activity increases
“We notice nationwide that when there’s viral activity on the coasts, it will eventually find its way into every part of the area, which includes Central Illinois.”
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat
"A car can be replaced. Your life cannot," Billingsley said.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Kwanzaa brings communities together
African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
U.S. Chamber of Commerce optimistic about small business outlook next year
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines
Work will begin likely next year.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
There’s more than one data center planned for the region
A data center project could be taken up by officials in Logan County in January -- same as the proposed CyrusOne project in Sangamon County.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man accused of having child porn
Daniel Davis, 48, remained jailed as of Wednesday afternoon.
