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3 weeks ago
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape.
3 weeks ago
Matchbox Twenty to perform at Illinois State Fair
Matchbox Twenty has sold over 40 million records globally.
3 weeks ago
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules
The states affected include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
3 weeks ago
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.
3 weeks ago
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor
Dabrowski said Republicans need to try something new to beat Pritzker in 2026.
3 weeks ago
Springfield firefighter injured while battling barn fire
Not many details released on the injury, nor the fire.
3 weeks ago
Springfield will soon see the first U.S. factory to open for REEL U.S.A.
Canadian based crane manufacture, REEL, is opening a facility in Springfield.
3 weeks ago
UI researcher: Our environment can accelerate our age
Access to health care, exercise, healthy food can make a difference.
4 weeks ago
CEO of Memorial Health talks about healthcare’s future
Now rural and suburban areas will see more ways to gain better access to the specific care they need.
4 weeks ago
Data center vote scheduled for March
Sangamon County board will tentatively vote on a data center March 23.
4 weeks ago
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants
The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.
4 weeks ago
Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice
The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, "Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes," next month.
4 weeks ago
Former Prairie Star Esteban Hernandez signs Minor League contract with Atlanta Braves
Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.
4 weeks ago
Proposal: No ICE in IL police forces
Sen Johnson: "We cannot afford to have ICE agents infiltrate our outstanding law enforcement departments."
4 weeks ago
Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox
Hays joins an outfield group that also includes Andrew Benintendi and Luisangel Acuña, who was acquired from the New York Mets in the Luis Robert Jr. trade.
4 weeks ago
Arturas Karnisovas launches Bulls’ rebuild with series of trades at deadline
“Being in the middle is what we don't want to do,” Karnisovas said Thursday. “I think we’ve seen that for the past four years and we want to change that.”
4 weeks ago
Leland Grove chief faces charges
Dan Ryan, arrested early Thursday, is accused of domestic battery and DUI.
