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47 minutes ago
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.
55 minutes ago
Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown
In the 2-1 opinion, the appeals court said Cummings overstepped his authority on the blanket release of the detainees without assessing each case individually.
1 hour ago
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
These and other stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
20 hours ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly were found in Ballinger's home.
1 day ago
State grant money will help chamber put bigger focus on young adult jobs, retention
An initiative will involve high school and college-age students, in an effort to stay in Springfield.
1 day ago
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.
1 day ago
Suspect wanted in bar burglary
Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.
1 day ago
UPDATE: Thursday snowfall met forecast expectations; Saturday snow in Springfield prompts emergency
Highs will be closer to freezing starting to Monday, after a couple nights of below zero lows.
1 day ago
Barrel Head: Everything must go!
Closed Wabash Ave restaurant, and everything in it, are up for auction.
1 day ago
Second guilty plea in death of teen near Southeast H.S. in 2024
Cordae Curb, 16, was being tried as an adult.
2 days ago
Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said domestic deployments traditionally have involved responding to major floods and tornadoes, not assisting immigration agents who are detaining people in aggressive raids.
2 days ago
Pet-friendly holiday decorating
These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.
2 days ago
Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season
Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.
2 days ago
Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations
Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.
2 days ago
White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977
Baines represented the White Sox on stage for the lottery at baseball's winter meetings.
2 days ago
Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day
The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.
2 days ago
Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding
The funding is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to firefighters grant program.
2 days ago
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan asks President Trump for pardon
Specific details about the filing are not clear.
2 days ago
Rewards could advance triple homicide investigation
The FBI is offering $25,000, Crime Stoppers $10,000.
