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4 weeks ago
Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league
The deal was made in time for the next event, RAF3, on Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
4 weeks ago
Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.
4 weeks ago
Purple Coalition launches first listening session in Springfield
Concerns, hopes, and ideas for improving civic engagement and restoring trust across political lines.
4 weeks ago
Judge to hear arguments as advocates sue feds over conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility
As attorneys representing the federal government asked for more time to prepare, the plaintiffs’ lawyers called the situation in the west Chicago suburb of Broadview a “human rights emergency.”
4 weeks ago
Springfield police warn of donation scam targeting shoppers on the west side
Scammers claim to be raising money for Boys and Girls Clubs.
4 weeks ago
Springfield EMTs accused in Earl Moore Jr. death won’t face trial until 2026
Both the prosecution and defense agreed to a potential May 11, 2026, trial date.
4 weeks ago
Sorry, NO election in Illinois Tuesday
Many calls and social media comments, but still no election Tuesday anywhere in Illinois.
4 weeks ago
Governor: No decision yet on end-of-life bill
"It was something that I didn't expect and didn't know was going to be voted on" during just-finished veto session.
4 weeks ago
Danville School District 118 dismisses students early following anonymous threat
District officials ensure families will be updated as more information becomes available after early dismissal on Monday morning.
4 weeks ago
Southern Illinois player strikes it rich with $1 million Holiday Gold scratch-off win
Fairview Heights resident wins top prize on $20 ticket purchased at local Sav-On Liquor & Wine.
4 weeks ago
Gun violence prevention action committee releases 2025 Gun Safety Report Card ahead of 2026 elections
The report highlights the lawmakers who supported reforms aimed at preventing dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms, safeguarding children and at-risk individuals from gun access, and strengthening enforcement of existing gun laws.
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend Springfield shooting death
Christopher Coleman, 29, was originally arrested on unrelated charges.
4 weeks ago
Fatal crash outrages IL Freedom Caucus
Coles County board member and his wife died; driver and passenger in other vehicle were undocumented.
4 weeks ago
Welcome dome
27-team softball tournament inaugurates Scheels Sports Park in "soft opening."
4 weeks ago
Sonya Massey’s family, friends speak in detail following second-degree murder conviction of Grayson
"I think we were looking for full justice. We only got partial justice."
4 weeks ago
Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car collision turns into confrontation
"It is an outrage,” Biss said. “Our message for ICE is simple: Get the hell out of Evanston."
4 weeks ago
Man shot to death in Springfield early Saturday
Police say "This is an ongoing investigation."