Local
12 hours ago
Diane Rutledge has passed away
Ex-District 186 superintendent was named First Citizen three months ago.
15 hours ago
Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested
Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.
16 hours ago
Two arrested after shooting in Taylorville
Shooting and standoff with Taylorville Police happened early Monday.
16 hours ago
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.
17 hours ago
Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race
Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.
17 hours ago
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Candidates offer various approaches to job with some pledging bold legislative agenda.
21 hours ago
Thousands travel to Illinois for abortion care, advocates say access still limited
The American Civil Liberties Union found that 1 in 4 people nationwide traveled to Illinois for abortion care.
21 hours ago
American Heart Month highlights effects of alcohol on heart health
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.
1 day ago
Lincoln Library celebrates its 140th birthday
Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.
1 day ago
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon
Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.
2 days ago
White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup
Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.
2 days ago
Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.
2 days ago
White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl
“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.
2 days ago
Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury
The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.
2 days ago
Ring doorbell donation
Amazon has donated 1,000 of the devices to Illinois survivors of domestic violence.
