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5 hours ago
Springfield Police releases video of weekend incident where man allegedly hits officers, his girlfriend, a dog
View video here of the incident where K'Shawn Rush allegedly assaulted a dog, Springfield Police officers, and his girlfriend.
12 hours ago
Man charged with second degree murder in fatal shooting
A July 19, 2025 shooting claimed the life of Rekeea Jackson-Mason, 36, Chatham.
12 hours ago
Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke
The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.
15 hours ago
Duckworth on National Guard in Chicago, and U.N. Ambassador pick
"Let's make it clear: the President of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation," Duckworth told CBS.
15 hours ago
New director for Oak Ridge Cemetery
The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.
19 hours ago
Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills
Turner's bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.
19 hours ago
Springfield students win ‘Governor’s Hometown Award’ for special service project
From talking about fishing, to helping seniors learn about phishing.
20 hours ago
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
20 hours ago
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city's so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.
3 days ago
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders
Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.
3 days ago
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big
In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.
4 days ago
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says
Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.
4 days ago
Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference
Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.
4 days ago
Warren’s LLCC swan song
"There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren't ready in their lives," said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.
4 days ago
Elkhart coal mine closed after CWLP moves contract to another company
CWLP shifted business away to another mine in 2024.
4 days ago
Demolition to begin this month at Pillsbury site in Springfield
The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.
4 days ago
A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
In the lead-up to Acutis' canonization on Sunday, it's all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.
4 days ago
Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states
Illinois is included in the reported investigation.
4 days ago
UIS chancellor named to special NCAA committee
The university says in a news release Janet Gooch will serve on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity, and Impact.
4 days ago
A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln
"The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more. They're also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving. These kids are worth our investment -- this investment."
