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Springfield man arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges

Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly were found in Ballinger's home.

7 hours ago

State grant money will help chamber put bigger focus on young adult jobs, retention

An initiative will involve high school and college-age students, in an effort to stay in Springfield.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

7 hours ago

Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.

Ethan Atwood is wanted for a recent bar burglary in Springfield.

8 hours ago

Suspect wanted in bar burglary

Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.

9 hours ago

UPDATE: Thursday snowfall met forecast expectations; Saturday snow in Springfield prompts emergency

Highs will be closer to freezing starting to Monday, after a couple nights of below zero lows.

10 hours ago

Barrel Head: Everything must go!

Closed Wabash Ave restaurant, and everything in it, are up for auction.

13 hours ago

Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024

Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.

1 day ago

Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said domestic deployments traditionally have involved responding to major floods and tornadoes, not assisting immigration agents who are detaining people in aggressive raids.

Pet friendly holiday decorations

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Pet-friendly holiday decorating

These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

Holiday cake pops

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Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.

Hanukkah

1 day ago

Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations

Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.

Greg Amsinger, MLB Network host, announces that the Chicago White Sox will have the number one pick in draft during a broadcast at the Major League Baseball's winter meetings, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

Baines represented the White Sox on stage for the lottery at baseball's winter meetings.

Temple B'rith Sholom

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Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

Chatham Fire

1 day ago

Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

The funding is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to firefighters grant program.

1 day ago

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan asks President Trump for pardon

Specific details about the filing are not clear. 

This FBI reward poster is being released regarding the October, 2025 triple homicide in Springfield.

1 day ago

Rewards could advance triple homicide investigation

The FBI is offering $25,000, Crime Stoppers $10,000.

1 day ago

Massey Commission, Purple Coalition get together

Where do we go from here?

FILE - People wait in line to purchase lottery tickets outside Bluebird Liquor store in Hawthorne, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

1 day ago

What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016.

Charlie Radman, a corn and soybean farmer, stands for a photo on the land his family has owned since 1899, near Randolph, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

1 day ago

Trump wants to keep farmers happy with cash. They’re still worried about the future

"It’s a bridge. It’s not the ultimate solution we’re looking for," said Charlie Radman, a fourth-generation farmer who grows corn and soybeans on the land his family has owned near Randolph, Minnesota, since 1899.

The Sangamon County Board met Tuesday, December 11.

2 days ago

County Board approves sales tax-related referendum for mental health funding

If you spend $100 on items excluding groceries, you would pay an extra 50 cents, if the referendum is approved.

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