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4 weeks ago

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Flight delays and cancellations piled up Monday at some of the nation’s largest airports, including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.

4 weeks ago

Vinegar Hill Mall, former Loukinen’s, to be auctioned

Also in business news, good news for pasta lovers.

4 weeks ago

New owner of BUNN: ‘Business as usual’; will be part of company division with ‘operational independence’

BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group's 'Welbilt' division.

4 weeks ago

Storm damage reported throughout central Illinois because of Sunday’s severe weather

Lots of gusty winds and other severe weather-related conditions.

4 weeks ago

Sheriff hopes for full term, while former deputy hopes to replace her

Challenger hopes rank-and-file cops carry him.

4 weeks ago

Illinois women earn #7 seed in NCAA Tournament

Illini will face Colorado in Nashville as program returns to tournament for second straight year.

4 weeks ago

Illinois men’s basketball is headed back to the Big Dance for the sixth straight season

Illinois enters the tournament with a 24–8 overall record but has dropped five of its last nine games.

4 weeks ago

Springfield father speaks out after young daughter attacked on school bus

"[They'd say things like] You're ugly. You don't know nothing. You shouldn't be here. You should be at a special-ed school. And more like mean words," Aleisha said.

4 weeks ago

Nokomis schools closed due to storm damage

According to the Montgomery County Emergency Services Agency, severe weather caused damage in the eastern and southern parts of the county.

4 weeks ago

Two Republicans take on Miller in primary

Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge join incumbent on 15th CD ballot.

1 month ago

Like you, your CPAP needs some TLC

Parts of a CPAP need to be cleaned daily, if possible.

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