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2 days ago

Report on reparations

The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.

2 days ago

Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

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Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death

Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.

2 days ago

Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a book to for the benefit of…

3 days ago

Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid

She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.

3 days ago

Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor

Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.

3 days ago

Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back

State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.

3 days ago

High schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills

Proposals include regulating kratom, lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for driving to 0.05.

3 days ago

Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.

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It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background

The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.

3 days ago

Proposal could line the NEST for new moms

Medicaid-edligible mothers would get $4,500 if IL copies MI program.

3 days ago

Horace Mann increases quarterly shareholder dividend

This represents an indicated annual dividend of $1.44 per share payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.

3 days ago

New mayor appointed in Moweaqua after former mayor resigns amid budget controversy

During a special meeting Saturday, Angela Locke was appointed acting mayor by the board.

3 days ago

New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville

The vending machine offers Narcan and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and safety items, most of which are free, according to the health department.

3 days ago

Springfield Police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism

The program is designed to foster positive interactions between police and people on the autism spectrum.

5 days ago

Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago

Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.

5 days ago

Feel the love for downtown Springfield

Community cheerleaders want to grow business and residences downtown.

5 days ago

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showing a new film

A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM

6 days ago

Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges

The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.

6 days ago

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.

Music News

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...