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Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Local
District 186 does the best it can with bus routes, said officials
Concerns about how and when routes were figured out this school year, but on-time performance is on the way up.
1 day ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th
The Ride to Remember couldn't be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.
1 day ago in Local
Springfield prepares to convert railroads to greenways
Council is expected to accept grants for Eighth and Sangamon area.
1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Local
Progress on the Bus Stop
The owners of the downtown bar, which the water main break washed out before it could even open, are looking at three possible downtown locations.
2 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Septembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
2 days ago in Crime, Entertainment, IL State News, National
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
2 days ago in IL State News, Sports
Roy throws late TD pass, lifts FCS-member Illinois State past Northern Illinois 28-24
Roy's game-winning score capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive that chewed 5:31 off the clock.
2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Nate Sheppard scores 3 TDs, Duke rallies to beat Illinois 31-27 for its sixth straight win
The victory was the sixth straight for the defending ACC champion Blue Devils.
2 days ago in Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, National
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler
This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Mental health is health
September is Suicide Prevention Month.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears running back D’Andre Swift agrees to 3-year contract extension
The Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sunday.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen
Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa.
3 days ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops
Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Springfield’s Amy Beadle has a new workplace
Beadle had been director of marketing for Visit Springfield.
4 days ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary
A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.
4 days ago in Crime, Local, National
Second registered sex offender sought by Sangamon County arrested
Randall Knott, 55, was arrested Thursday.
4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Southern Illinois man who printed unregistered 3D guns sentenced to eight years
Defendant tells judge he had ‘hurt no one' while his lawyer pleaded for 'mercy.'