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54 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Local
Nehemiah Expansion breaks ground on 45 new homes on Springfield’s east side
Organization aims to address affordable housing shortage.
13 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local
IDNR improving rules for nuisance deer hunting permits
Department met with JCAR members to discuss concerns.
13 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Trucking group: No relief in sight for high diesel prices
Will there be any change to the good coming to diesel prices? Maybe not.
17 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Memorial Health to host prostate cancer screenings and men’s health event
It's an all-encompassing men's health event.
18 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local
Former Lincoln College campus to be offered through $1 lease program
A new owner is inviting nonprofits and businesses to expand in Lincoln, with agreements tied to job creation and investment.
18 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield
Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.
19 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News
Choate workers’ union files lawsuit to block state from gutting mental health facility
This is the second lawsuit filed since the state announced downsizing plans in July.
19 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
15 residents filed complaints against Homeland Security for Midway Blitz harms
The complaints are the first step to seeking monetary damages from the agency.
19 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL’s Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer
“Joining the Chicago Stars was an easy decision after the conversations I had with ownership and leadership,” Andonovski said.
19 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43
The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown acknowledged Sweetney's death with posts on social media.
19 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks
Kane, who won the 2016 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, isn’t the same player he was during those previous playoff runs.
19 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
An $18 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund will help Salk researchers test those questions in the field by measuring how resilient these plants are to drought and other climate stressors, how much carbon they can store and for how long, and how to get the plants onto farms at scale.
21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
2 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Springfield Business Journal: One local ambulance company purchases another
An emergency ambulance service provider will take over a non-emergency provider.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year
"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights. We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker on vote-by-mail ruling, SNAP cuts, and man killed during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
Pritzker claims President Trump wants to make it harder for people to vote, claims feds have not turned over bodycam video from fatal shooting.
‘Small Business Skill Share’ next Tuesday
Story telling, customer service, and artificial intelligence will be among the areas discussed.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Trump administration denied state’s last request for help after 2025 storms.
