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3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who used stolen excavator to destroy home

Still no suspect in the partial demolition of a Petersburg home.

3 weeks ago

Former state employee goes to prison for child porn distribution

Billy Ruple, Jr. worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services at the time.

4 weeks ago

Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks

Harmon accused of accepting millions of dollars beyond contribution limits in 2024.

4 weeks ago

House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

Garcia announced he was not seeking reelection earlier this month just before the deadline to file paperwork for the seat. By then, his chief of staff was the only candidate who had submitted the needed paperwork.

4 weeks ago

Council votes down landlord registry referendum

One Yes vote short of passage, some aldermen wanted a re-vote.

4 weeks ago

Turner, Catholic Charities here to talk turkey

Insurers donate fifty birds to Breadline.

4 weeks ago

Deja Voodoo and Lick Creek to rock Route 66 Motorheads for cancer research

A live music fundraiser event is coming soon to Route 66 Motorheads here in Springfield

4 weeks ago

IDOT: ‘Winter weather – get it together’

IDOT urges drivers to prepare for snow and ice

4 weeks ago

LLCC basketball Coach Chad Jones earns IBCA’s highest honor

LLCC Woman's Basketball Coach, Chad Jones, indicted into the ICBA's Hall of Fame for 2026

4 weeks ago

Allegiant Airlines to begin flights from Bloomington, IL to Phoenix-Mesa, AZ

Americas top rated budget friendly airline to begin new flights in the upcoming year

4 weeks ago

Vandalia man arrested on murder charge

43-year-old man recently arrested in connection to a sexual assault and murder investigation

4 weeks ago

Illinois Secretary of State rolls out digital ID

It's secure, it's convenient, and it foils fake ID's.

4 weeks ago

Tax levy time for District 186

D-186 board will vote Dec. 1 on a $129.4M proposal.

4 weeks ago

‘Welcome home’: 60 more residents become naturalized U.S. citizens

"It's a dream for a lot of people that they want to be...here to get this done," said Johnson.

4 weeks ago

State: Learn about antibiotics this week

Make sure to not use antibiotics when not necessary, or you may still get sick.

4 weeks ago

The revitalization of a state resort is underway

A family tradition for some, newfound fun for others. The Rend Lake Resort is set to be revamped and re-open.

4 weeks ago

IL Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges consumers to watch out for crypto scams

Are you a victim of cryptocurrency scams or fraud? Attorney General Raoul can help.

4 weeks ago

Springfield will be women’s pro baseball mecca

New women's pro league will play exclusively in Springfield in 2026.

4 weeks ago

Recent Duke alumnus from Springfield awarded Rhodes Scholarship

William Lieber, originally from Springfield, has been granted an opportunity of a lifetime

4 weeks ago

Unclaimed $200,000 lottery ticket expires in two weeks

If you bought a lottery ticket in November of 2024, you may miss out on your winnings soon.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

FILE - Dick Van Dyke poses with chimney sweeps during arrivals to the 40th anniversary and re-premiere of Mary Poppins at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Ann Johansson, File)

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.

1 day ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.