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1 hour ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports
Lawmakers advance the ball
An economic development tool could be an advantage for the Bears.
2 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Lincoln Land Community College has Selected its new President
Current Spoon River College President, Curt Oldfield, will begin his new presidency for LLCC on July 1.
4 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, Native Advertising
Illinois soybean farmers welcome federal aid, but fear long-term trade damage
Farmers, many of whom voted for Trump, say they'd prefer stable trade over a government check.
4 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Hope for education funding from the state despite federal issues.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
Candidates debated affordability, public safety, and campaign contributions.
7 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
A city blanketed in fear: Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE
The third public meeting focused on health, education, public safety and economic issues.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
23 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station
$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned
Here's an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the "Mother Road" in Springfield!
2 days ago in Entertainment
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike
The Railyard opens, and there's a parade!
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Donate to Curve Inn
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Win Tickets to Monster X Tour at the BOS Center
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Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
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6 hours ago in Trending, World
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.