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1 week ago
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
The relief will be available to 15 counties after recent severe and record-breaking storms.
1 week ago
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Amazon’s plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland and Boise metro areas. The drones will primarily fly in the suburbs well away from skyscrapers and major airports that could cause problems.
1 week ago
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The party didn't specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated.
1 week ago
Springfield man goes to federal prison for gun possession
Prosecutors say Gladney had a stolen .45 caliber semi-automatic weapon in his possession back in February of 2022.
1 week ago
Warren rallies Illinois Democratic troops
The US senator from Massachusetts praised Gov Pritzker as a fighter: "Go, JB!"
1 week ago
Naturalization ceremony again a part of Illinois State Fair
300 people representing 52 countries from Australia to Vietnam all took their oaths and completed their coursework and paperwork to become citizens legally.
2 weeks ago
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
2 weeks ago
Springfield organizations seeing increase in need after SNAP changes
More than three dozen micro pantries are located across Springfield, and empty shelves have become a common sight.
2 weeks ago
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
2 weeks ago
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
2 weeks ago
Durbin: Trump is playing politics with disaster aid
Illinois has had more tornado warnings this year than any other state with more than 200.
2 weeks ago
Matchbox Twenty mishap at Illinois State Fair
Swinging microphone stand hits a band member in the head.
2 weeks ago
Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
State lawmakers could tackle new regulations in fall veto session after the election.
2 weeks ago
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss about a month with left oblique strain
Chicago placed the two-time All-Star on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain he suffered during Sunday’s loss to St. Louis.
2 weeks ago
Bears sign veteran edge rusher Marcus Davenport, defensive back Deantre Prince
Davenport played the last two seasons with Detroit, but was limited to 10 combined games due to chest and triceps injuries.
2 weeks ago
Illinois turns to new QB to keep unprecedented run going
About half the players on the Illinois roster are new to the team, which makes the Illini vulnerable to a regression.
2 weeks ago
Northwestern turns to Chip Kelly to help spark offense, Chiles steps in at QB for Wildcats
QB Aidan Chiles (transfer from Michigan State), LB Kobie McKinzie (transfer from Oklahoma), DL Jamaal Johnson (transfer from UCF), TE Alex Honig (transfer from UConn) and DB Montae Pate (transfer from Weber State).
2 weeks ago
Area first responders pay tribute to longtime New Berlin police chief
"He was just so meticulous and patient and really knew what he was doing all around. He was an incredible individual, and I can't express how much we're going to miss him," Ray said.
2 weeks ago
Durbin touts need for blood donations, even in the summer months, during Springfield ImpactLife stop
Is the blood supply always in "crisis?" Maybe, says local doctor.
2 weeks ago
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
He pitched for Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees, the California Angels and the Oakland Athletics.
