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3 weeks ago
Liquor sales OK’d for sports park
Mayor says an existing ordinance only covered golf courses.
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Police investigate shooting involving Springfield Police officer
ISP: Four people were in a vehicle stopped by Springfield Police, and all four exited with guns in their possession.
3 weeks ago
Bills join Bears and Rams in advancing to divisional round with comeback wins in NFL playoffs
On Saturday, the NFL playoffs kicked off with two wacky games.
3 weeks ago
Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards to miss the rest of the season with leg injury
Edwards went down early in the second quarter after his left foot got caught up with the leg of Packers receiver Christian Watson and bent awkwardly.
3 weeks ago
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
The NFC North champion Bears (12-6) extended their resurgent first season under coach Ben Johnson with their seventh fourth-quarter comeback victory.
3 weeks ago
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.
3 weeks ago
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple; arrested in Illinois
Michael McKee, 39, was booked Saturday and is currently being held in Illinois, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
3 weeks ago
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books.
3 weeks ago
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order
The lawsuit comes days after the administration announced the funding freeze.
3 weeks ago
Expert: The pathway to a healthier you begins in the mind
Mental Health Specialist, Cheri Harrison, explains how to build and maintain healthy habits, starting with your mind state.
4 weeks ago
HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities
Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
4 weeks ago
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.
4 weeks ago
Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.
4 weeks ago
5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
4 weeks ago
Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court
Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.
4 weeks ago
Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield
REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.
4 weeks ago
Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.
