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4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Man dead after being shot prior to car crash

Body of Leslie Broomfield, 19, was found in a crashed car Friday night.

4 weeks ago

Springfield man arrested on child porn charges

A 351-year prison term is possible.

4 weeks ago

IDOT road work takes the holiday off

"Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30."

4 weeks ago

Turkey FYI

Here are 12 facts about turkey and more.

4 weeks ago

Rochester returning to the 4A State Championship after overtime thriller in semifinals

They will play Montini Catholic in the title game at 7pm on Friday, Nov. 28 at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

4 weeks ago

Jacksonville issues boil order due to disruption in water system

The city said it is a precautionary measure due to a disruption in their water system.

4 weeks ago

Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

At public hearings, ISBE hears requests totaling $748M.

4 weeks ago

Potential presidential candidates are less coy about 2028 plans: ‘Of course I’m thinking about it’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker played coy on stage during a recent interview with journalist Kara Swisher, repeatedly dodging her questions about his expected timeline.

4 weeks ago

A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

“Their nomadic nature makes them hard to study or even figure out patterns,” Edward Warden, the society's president, said Sunday. “Where they’re going is anybody’s guess.”

4 weeks ago

Aftermath of Chicago’s intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety

Authorities are investigating agents’ actions, including a fatal shooting.

4 weeks ago

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home

The department issued an update late Sunday that Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois.

4 weeks ago

UIS prof boosts osprey population in state

Illinois' osprey was "endangered" but is now "threatened."

4 weeks ago

ALPLM announces winter events and holiday activities

Exciting lineup of family fun!

4 weeks ago

Cardinal Caravan hits the road — Springfield stop included

Six States in Four Days, including a Springfield stop.

4 weeks ago

Police: Man arrested for death of woman found in shed’s waste container

The relationship between Adam Corbin and Nancy Corbin isn't clear.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker announces $10 million boost for Illinois small businesses

47 projects to receive state grants aimed at strengthening operations, supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, and revitalizing local economies

4 weeks ago

8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving

You could add up to two pounds to your weight with holiday food.

4 weeks ago

Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Communities can prepare for the arrival of SBS this holiday season in the following ways.

4 weeks ago

Pumpkin pie is the classic holiday dessert

This recipe for "Pumpkin Pie" from Lines+Angles can be just what guests are looking for as they seek to tie a bow on their Thanksgiving feast.

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