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1 week ago
Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload
19th Century social media is part of "Picturing Lincoln."
1 week ago
Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city
The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”
1 week ago
Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death
Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.
1 week ago
Pana football team bus catches fire after victory against Hillsboro
No one was hurt in the fire.
1 week ago
Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA
Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!
2 weeks ago
Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead
Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.
2 weeks ago
Ford named head cheer coach at UIS
Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.
2 weeks ago
The old ballpark comes full circle
"Reservoir Park" was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.
2 weeks ago
Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season
Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.
2 weeks ago
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban
Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
2 weeks ago
MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988
While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.
2 weeks ago
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown
The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.
2 weeks ago
Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico
No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.
2 weeks ago
State treasurer makes record-breaking investment earnings for state
$1.57 billion in investment earnings, $997 million for "Illinois Funds."
2 weeks ago
Taylorville man sent to prison for abusing disabled teen, violating probation
Because of the guilty plea, James Eiskant was re-sentenced in two other cases as well.
2 weeks ago
Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims
Trump and Pritzker, eyed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, have traded insults for days over a supposed plan that could deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, as the administration has done in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
2 weeks ago
Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations
Details about the administration's plans for Chicago remain scarce.
2 weeks ago
Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private
Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.
2 weeks ago
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law, Springfield included
Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials.
2 weeks ago
Park Board approves transfer of Robin Roberts Stadium back to city
The Lucky Horseshoes want to be able to add things like storm drainage and artificial turf, so, they say, more games and more events can be held at the stadium.
