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2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Illinois receives 12th credit rating upgrade since Pritzker took office
S&P, Moody’s provide higher credit ratings following FY27 budget.
2 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, History, Local
SIU’s brewery beginnings being celebrated
"Beer, Brats, & Beginnings"
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam
Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
WPBL players visit children’s hospital
Employees and kids were excited about the visit.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
SIUE lecturer charged $100K in personal items to university credit card, feds say
Court documents allege biology instructor used the card to pay for rent, pot, high-end kitchen knives.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds
New caps on ‘state directed payments’ threaten safety-net, critical access hospitals.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears want more after surprising playoff run last season
Ben Johnson established high standards for Chicago shortly after he was hired as coach in January 2025.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National
Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass
City crews, assisted by the Chicago Fire Department, “made the necessary adjustments” to cool the bridge, Schroeder said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
2 weeks ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
2 weeks ago in Sports
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Farm Bill remains stalled as farmers await long-term safety net
“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.
Springfield man gets 25 years in federal prison for gun and drug crimes
A judge reportedly said Gibbs was an armed career criminal.
2 weeks ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
State: Measles outbreak reported in east central Illinois
Nine total cases in Illinois this year.
Sangamon Co Historical Society ‘Cemetery Walk’ is October 4
Learn about six people of note who are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.