2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband

The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89

The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.

2 weeks ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park

It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend

One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Video released of fatal crash involving an Illinois State Trooper

The video was provided first to Charles Henderson's family before being released for public view.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, new network pushes for lasting change

The newly formed Massey Community Action Network will focus on implementing the commission's calls to action while bringing together community organizations, local leaders and public agencies to advocate for policy changes.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24

"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

Rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities seek merger.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected "to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

IDOT opens new home for Materials Testing and Research Center in Springfield

The new $63 million facility replaces an older, smaller facility.