4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Springfield considers cannabis tax revenue for small business grants

Proposed program would provide up to $100,000 to eight local businesses.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2023 shooting death of mother

Richard Romine was originally arrested in May, 2023.

4 weeks ago in Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users

Administration’s new rule, halted by courts during first term, set to take effect Friday.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections

Illinois AG Raoul declares ‘victory for voters.'

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest

The Trump administration wants to bolster U.S. timber production. Environmentalists say its rule change could wreak environmental havoc.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

‘Huge step forward’: Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals

First procurement generates excitement for future, despite falling below target.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history

“It's an incredible honor, something I don't take lightly,” Bedard said.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

4 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

50% of Illinois children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it

LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in Illinois.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Lincoln College property to become business hub, leased for just $1

"This is an incredible opportunity for organizations to grow in a community that has so much to offer," said Uriah Kilgallin, CEO of LEAD, in a news release.

4 weeks ago in Local

Springfield motorcyclist dies following weekend crash near Southern View

The crash happened near 5th and Stanford.

4 weeks ago in Local

Springfield Fire Department retains ISO Class 1 rating

Springfield Fire Department receives a Class 1 Rating following the completion of the 2026 Public Classification Review.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

WPBL begins historic first championship series

Season 1's championship starts Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker calls Operation Midway Blitz ‘terrorism’ on anniversary of its start

Pritzker claims mostly legal citizens were targeted during "Operation Midway Blitz."

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous

The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn't believe they won at first, until a family member was called.

4 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

First Student needs more drivers, and District 186 needs the state to pay what they’re supposed to for transportation costs

The state isn't following school code on transportation reimbursement, and First Student needs more drivers.