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Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app
Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.
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Durbin hopes this is the year for credit card competition bill
All those three percent fees add up.
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Meet ‘Dream’ – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Dream is back at the shelter, and doesn't want to be there.
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New CEO of Springfield Clinic named
Birenbaum becomes the eighth CEO in the Clinic’s 86-year history starting March 16.
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Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach names foundation director
As Foundation Director, Oldenburg will lead the strategy and implementation of all fundraising efforts for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach.
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Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session.
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Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association
The competition is the first of its kind in the state, and open to all Illinois high school seniors with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and making an impact.
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Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service
Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.
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Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson
“To bring life, to bring joy, to bring excitement, to being a Chicago Bears fan, to be able to cheer for us,” Williams said Monday.
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Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Toews waved and patted his heart as he was showered with cheers and chants of “Jonny! Jonny!” during a timeout in the first period. It was his first game at the United Center since he signed with the Jets on July 1.
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No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection
A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.
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UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.
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Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues
Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.
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Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."
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MLK speaker preaches unity
Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.
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Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected
Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.
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Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation
Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that's offset somewhat by those entering it.
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Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss
Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet’s…
