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7 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Springfield Fire Department retains ISO Class 1 rating
Springfield Fire Department receives a Class 1 Rating following the completion of the 2026 Public Classification Review.
9 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
WPBL begins historic first championship series
Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.
10 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start
Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."
12 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous
The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.
14 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local
First Student needs more drivers, and District 186 needs the state to pay what they’re supposed to for transportation costs
The state isn't following school code on transportation reimbursement, and First Student needs more drivers.
14 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local
Spike in diesel prices hitting central Illinois truckers hard
The national average is a record $6.23 a gallon.
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17 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival — Get the details here!
The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama
A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
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Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival
This will be an event to remember! Route 66 Mother Road Festival will return for a 25th year, rolling into…
Heartland Heating and Cooling A/C Giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS TO BETHANY C.! She just won a brand-new Rheem Coil & Rheem Condenser Air Conditioning unit from Heartland Heating…
Hot weather cooling centers
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Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
Can you help? Central Illinois Food Bank on E. Cook Street is in need of, well, food. YOU can be…
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11 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama
A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.