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6 days ago
Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night
Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.
7 days ago
Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison
Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.
7 days ago
Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike
A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.
7 days ago
New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities
Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.
7 days ago
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.
7 days ago
‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’
Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.
7 days ago
Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.
7 days ago
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates.
7 days ago
Weather Service watching for severe storms, especially north of Springfield
Heavy rain, and more hot weather possible.
1 week ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield playground fire
Around $70K in damage done to a Springfield park.
1 week ago
Pritzker open to special session on Bears
The governor characterizes the team's Springfield strategy as disorganized.
1 week ago
Activist: Springfield is positioning itself to sneak a data center into town
CWLP wants the council to eliminate a high-load rate category enacted eight years ago.
1 week ago
Springfield Memorial Hospital CEO to resign
His last day on the job will be Friday, June 12.
1 week ago
New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.
1 week ago
New state budget (minus $10M) frustrates Raoul
He assures Republicans concerned about his focus he can "walk and chew gum" at the same time.
1 week ago
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.
1 week ago
Building on Illinois State Fairgrounds is being demolished
"Building 29 started as a dormitory and ended as a document storage facility."
1 week ago
Community leaders react to Logan Correctional Center closure
The new IDOC facility will be built in Crest Hill. It will cost $1 billion and will hold 800 women and 1,500 men.
1 week ago
Flooding rains in Springfield twice Monday
Flooding in Springfield Monday, heat after that for a few days.
1 week ago
New provost, dean, and CEO of SIU School of Medicine named
Dr. Ian Martin will replace Dr. Jerry Kruse, who is retiring.