3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again

State sought FEMA help after days of severe weather in August.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

FBI arrests Springfield man on federal charges

Mark Casey, 46, allegedly made threats against federal officials.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

3 weeks ago in World

Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres

Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.

3 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local

Co-author of book on first ladies to be part of upcoming ALPLM discussion

Anita McBride will discuss how the role of a first lady has changed over the years.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local

Grocery, bookstore are among recipients of Springfield cannabis grants

A new grocery is planned where Save-a-Lot formerly did business.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois ranks among the best for access to mental healthcare. Here’s how to find help

LifeStance Health reports on mental healthcare access in Illinois.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Springfield’s Henson Robinson acquires assets of Decatur-based HVAC servicer

Clow Controls' five employees are now employed by Henson Robinson.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

WAND’s Jacob Gordon joins the ‘Wake Up’ team

Reporter La’Miya Starnes will take over weekend evening anchor duties at WAND News.

3 weeks ago in Education, Fall Guide, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

UIS Sangamon Experience to host ‘Story Harvest’ event

The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors

Clerk Aaron Ammons’ office distributed hundreds of ballots with mislabeled districts.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary

Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Clock ticking for Illinois data center regulation

Lawmakers, advocates believe regulations must be approved as soon as possible.

3 weeks ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.