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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.

6 days ago

New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

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