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How much does it cost to buy a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in Springfield, IL.

4 weeks ago

Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where

Illinois Department of Corrections may have moved Sean Grayson out of state.

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Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

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County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.

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Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

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As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

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Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion

Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.

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Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

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Medical debt relief program tops $1B erased

The program is two years old.

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Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal

Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.

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Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.

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Expert: Heart disease risk factors and prevention methods

The unthought-of Risk factors of heart disease and ways to prevent yourself from getting it.

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Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent

Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.

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Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage

Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!

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Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs

After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.

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Bears promote longtime scout, executive Jeff King to assistant general manager

King's promotion comes after Ian Cunningham left late last month to become Atlanta's general manager.

4 weeks ago

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow.

4 weeks ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol

The request was denied, because of the precedent that the space is typically reserved for former presidents, the military and select officials.

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Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness

Lawmakers trying again to regulate industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives .

4 weeks ago

House Dems hit back on death penalty / abortion proposal

"This is reckless, this is dangerous, this is wrong."

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