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2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Christkindlmarket to be added to downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
DSI chief: It's time for something new.
2 weeks ago
Man injured in Springfield southeast side shooting
The identity of the victim is not known, but police say he is in "stable" condition.
2 weeks ago
Zero Point Cryogenics to build first US facility at Illinois quantum campus
The company will receive incentives through the state's Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity, or MICRO, program.
2 weeks ago
Sen. Dick Durbin pushes bipartisan Promise Act to help save Social Security
The 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security could see benefits cut by $450 each month if Congress does not find a fix within the next six years.
3 weeks ago
More info on new charges filed against former Leland Grove Police Chief
Daniel Ryan charged with theft, official misconduct, and misapplication of funds.
3 weeks ago
Report: Logan Correctional Center is unsafe, inhumane
John Howard Association: closure plans have not helped.
3 weeks ago
Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported 415 fatal crashes so far this year.
3 weeks ago
Remembering Emmett Till
July 25 will be a "day of reflection" to honor the teen and his mom.
3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft
The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
3 weeks ago
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
3 weeks ago
Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season
The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.
3 weeks ago
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case
If the governor's daughter were the victim, "I would want to wring this person's neck."
3 weeks ago
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.
3 weeks ago
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.
3 weeks ago
Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
3 weeks ago
Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents
The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.
3 weeks ago
IL adopts ‘blue envelope’ program
It's a way to communicate between autistic drivers and police.