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2 days ago
Rural Springfield resident arrested on child porn-related charges
According to court records, Gregory A. McDonald, 36, faces six felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
2 days ago
IL Lottery reports another jackpot year
The year was Number One in sales and Number Four in net income to the state.
2 days ago
Bret Bielema’s father passed away
"I was grateful to go see him on Thursday night and Friday morning of this past week and spend a memorable last time with him."
3 days ago
Springfield to hold meeting on Iles Avenue widening project
Anyone interested is invited to attend.
3 days ago
Advocate: District 186 should get on board the federal education tax credit
"It entails the state opting in, which is a big if."
3 days ago
Alderman impatient over Springfield animal control
The contract with Sangamon County expired almost eight months ago.
3 days ago
Union leader says for police mental health, a human counselor is better than a computer program
Amerson says the software promises a quick fix to a complicated problem.
3 days ago
Nobel Prize-winning technology being studied at University of Illinois
“Optogenetics is a light switch for a cell,” said Kai Zhang, a professor in the U of I’s biochemistry department.
3 days ago
Central Illinois students learn lawmaking at Sen. McClure youth program
Students participated in mock committee hearing.
3 days ago
Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10
It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024.
3 days ago
Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management
Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.
5 days ago
Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program
The state’s extensive network of video gambling terminals is one of the largest gaps in the program.
5 days ago
Proposed closing of 4 low-level prison facilities draws sharp rebuke in Du Quoin
Questions surround plan to close Du Quoin Impact Program, three other facilities.
5 days ago
Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit
The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in Illinois, including in Sangamon County.
5 days ago
Michigan State’s Fears, Florida’s Haugh headline Associated Press preseason All-America team
Fears received 57 votes from a 58-person media panel on the team released Wednesday and Haugh earned 56. Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (43 votes), Illinois forward David Mirkovic (24) and Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas (17) rounded out the team.
5 days ago
State higher ed numbers up slightly
Pritzker says Trump administration is intentionally trying to destabilize colleges.
5 days ago
Bailey says he will keep Logan Correctional Center open if elected governor
Pritzker administration plans to build a new women’s prison in the Chicago suburbs.
6 days ago
Sangamon Co Mental Health Board is off and … walking
Chairman: "We need to understand the journey (Sonya Massey) went through before she got to the point of the confrontation with her murderer."
6 days ago
New name honors District 186’s Mike Zimmers
The alternative education program is for middle- and high-school students who have been expelled or who are assigned there via IEP.
6 days ago
Candidate for IL Secretary of State says she’s concerned about opponent’s double campaign, DMV fees, seniors driving
Harris: If elected, I'd be committed to the job for the full term.
