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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in damage, theft at Lake Springfield Marina
Gas tanks among other things were stolen from the marina.
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More Abe Lincoln photos added to Presidential Library/Museum’s online collection, many dealing with his assassination
Also included are scenes from the places Honest Abe has lived.
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Man convicted of attempted murder of Illinois State Trooper in Springfield
Christobal Santana can now be sent to Chicago for a murder trial there.
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UIS Men’s Soccer ranked 8th in GLVC coaches’ poll for Fall 2025 season
This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.
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UIS Men’s Cross Country positioned third in GLVC preseason poll
The GLVC preseason coaches' poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.
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UIS Women’s Cross Country ranked 3rd in GLVC preseason poll
In the 2024 season, UIS achieved a fourth-place finish at the GLVC Championship and placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
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Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities
Pritzker aides agreed Democrats have a chance to emphasize public safety policy choices.
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Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge
Trump has long singled out Chicago, making it a recurring theme on the campaign trail in both 2016 and 2024.
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DCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had refused to make details public.
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Virden man arrested on child pornography charges
Illinois Attorney General says "child sexual abuse material" was found in the suspect's home.
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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld.
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DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1
State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.
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United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign
‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign.
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Springfield residents arrested after police find two guns
Police say the two guns found were loaded.
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Frank Lesko to run for Illinois Senate seat
Lesko says he wants to lower costs for working families.
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Deadline coming for Isringhousing program providing grants to small businesses
The deadline to apply is September 1st!
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$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant
Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.
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Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper
Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.
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People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill
Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.
