1 week ago in Education, IL State News, National, Sports

Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury

“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, National

US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind

Agent fired into rear of car, attorneys say.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here

It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter "Skydance" nametag.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

1 week ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.

1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 week ago in IL State News, Local

Durkin endorses Pritzker, Bailey votes early

29 days left until Election Day.

1 week ago in Education, Local

District 186 board members, parents, employees agree: First Student is falling short

Board member says at six weeks, it's time for the buses to run on time.

1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Taking stock of new IL school funding formula

"Springfield absolutely has benefited from (evidence-based funding). They've gotten millions and millions of additional new dollars that are flowing their way every year," said Steans.

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event

the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Zoolie Ghoulie 2026

A day of trick-or-treating fun at the Henson-Robinson Zoo!

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026

Go out of your gourd with pumpkin fun!

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Local

Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!

Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local

IL House Minority Leader introduces fair rental enforcement plan

Rep. Tony McCombie hopes to help landlords impacted by recent Illinois rental housing laws.

1 week ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

UIS plays host to ‘Makers on the Move’ bus tour

UIS is launching a new degree program in engineering technology

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News

Prosecutors: Man charged with killing 8-year-old DeSoto boy tried to hire inmate to kill boy’s mother

A DCFS caseworker spoke with the boy’s mother just hours before authorities say she and her son were brutally beaten with a softball bat on May 13.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National

Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness

Local homelessness, affordable housing, racial disparities, and the planned solution.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).