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5 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam
Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.
6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
WPBL players visit children’s hospital
Employees and kids were excited about the visit.
12 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
SIUE lecturer charged $100K in personal items to university credit card, feds say
Court documents allege biology instructor used the card to pay for rent, pot, high-end kitchen knives.
13 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds
New caps on ‘state directed payments’ threaten safety-net, critical access hospitals.
16 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
17 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Farm Bill remains stalled as farmers await long-term safety net
“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.
What's Happening
Rock and Run For Mental Health
The Rock and Run For Mental Health is coming up Sunday, September 13th at Rochester Community Park. Central Illinois 501c3…
Springfield Mile
The 2026 Springfield Mile is coming up Labor Day weekend from September 5th-6th at the IL State Fairgrounds – 801…
Farm Progress Show
101.9 The Wolf is proud to bring you complete coverage of the 2026 Farm Progress Show! Jeff Nalley The show runs…
Heartland Heating and Cooling A/C Giveaway
Do you know a family or someone in need of a brand new A.C. unit? Nominate them below for a…
Hot weather cooling centers
Springfield Cooling Centers Municipal Center East Address: 800 E. Monroe Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm…
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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14 hours ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.