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2 weeks ago

Donelan looks forward to budget process

Gregory says someone else should get a chance to chair budget hearings.

2 weeks ago

New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield

Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.

2 weeks ago

Long Creek family rebuilding after EF-2 tornado rips off roof

"My son was standing in the hallway and screamed, 'Mom!' extremely loud. Half of the roof [was] already off the house," Futrell said.  

2 weeks ago

Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history

"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.

2 weeks ago

Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen by a fraudulent trucking company, according to the broker who arranged the pickup.

2 weeks ago

Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season

“We don’t have to read about other years anymore," Bielema said. “I think people usually either read about history or write history, and this group’s writing history and I think we’ll continue to do that.”

2 weeks ago

Fatal Tuesday afternoon crash investigated

The victim's name is not yet being released.

2 weeks ago

The 20 most competitive housing markets in Illinois

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in Illinois, and Springfield is among them.

2 weeks ago

Illinois Secretary of State warns residents about phishing scam

Scams sent via text message; ILSOS doesn't send text messages, except appointment reminders.

2 weeks ago

New public health laws set to take effect in 2026

Maternal health and overdoses are among the areas covered.

2 weeks ago

Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation

Attorney says attempts to stay deportation action rejected .

2 weeks ago

Trump administration sues Illinois over state law limiting federal immigration actions

State law allows residents to sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights.

2 weeks ago

Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase

Johnston City woman's mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery's Magnificent Multiplier game.

2 weeks ago

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.

2 weeks ago

Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers

The Bears try to avenge a 52-21 loss they had in Week 2 at Detroit against the Lions (8-8), who have lost three straight.

2 weeks ago

City budget proposal ready for discussion

Department heads will make their cases to aldermen in January.

2 weeks ago

NWS: EF-2 tornado in Macon County traveled nearly 24 miles Sunday

It was the longest and most destructive of tornadoes reported in Central Illinois.

2 weeks ago

Mother describes moment tornado hits Long Creek house

"It came straight towards the house, shook my whole house," Tiffany Compagni said.

2 weeks ago

The 20 most affordable cities in Illinois to buy a house

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in Illinois.

2 weeks ago

Comptroller says 2025 successes include pre-paid pensions and higher credit ratings for the State of Illinois

Susana Mendoza, IL State Comptroller, spoke on pre-paid pension payments and higher credit ratings for IL.

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