2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury

Diggins, a South Bend, Indiana, native who turned 36 on Aug. 2, had knee surgery in October.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds

Their NFL-record seven wins after trailing in the last two minutes of regulation included a stunner over the Minnesota Vikings, whose go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left was washed out by a kickoff coverage gaffe that led to a 56-yard return and game-winning field goal by the Bears as time expired.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries

The major reason is quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season under coach Ben Johnson and third year overall.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college

“I'm just happy he took a chance on me. I'm going to give it my all,” Koivun said.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood

Pope Leo XIV — a native Illinoisan like Sheen — greenlighted the beatification in February after years of delays.

2 weeks ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Sangamon County Board approves hotel-motel tax for BOS Center expansion, with a change

Some county board members said, "If not now, when?"

2 weeks ago in Local

Springfield city council again hears about landlord registration

There is no proposal at this time.

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

New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park

Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Land of Lincoln Credit Union completes acquisition of Williamsville State Bank & Trust

With this acquisition complete, LLCU has expanded its footprint to include branches in Sherman and Williamsville.

2 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography

The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.

2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program

"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National

IL Beef executive: Don’t get too excited about tariff rollback

"The corporate entities that are behind the processing of the beef that then sets the price at the grocery store."

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

Study: IL tariffs amount to $3,300 per household

No magic bullet, opposite seems to be true, says National Taxpayers Union Foundation.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Coco — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

A loving girl with very good recall.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’ as he asks Illinois voters for 3rd term

Governor declines to say when he will make presidential decision.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave

The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.