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2 days ago
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with week of events honoring freedom, culture and community
The city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, now in its 32nd year, features activities throughout the week leading up to June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
3 days ago
NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County
Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.
3 days ago
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
3 days ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete
The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.
3 days ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin
Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.
3 days ago
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive
The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield's east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.
4 days ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon
The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.
5 days ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges
An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.
5 days ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night
A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.
5 days ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.
5 days ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.
5 days ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.
5 days ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.
5 days ago
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms
Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.
5 days ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds
Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather.
6 days ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.
6 days ago
New tornadoes touch down outside Chicago as severe storms pummel the Midwest
Residents of Springfield, Illinois, believe a tornado touched down in their area late Wednesday.
6 days ago
APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe
APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?
6 days ago
More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS
NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.
