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1 week ago

New tornadoes touch down outside Chicago as severe storms pummel the Midwest

Residents of Springfield, Illinois, believe a tornado touched down in their area late Wednesday.

1 week ago

APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe

APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?

1 week ago

More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS

NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.

1 week ago

New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

1 week ago

Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

1 week ago

Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

1 week ago

Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

1 week ago

New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

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10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

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‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

1 week ago

Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

1 week ago

Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall

The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates.

1 week ago

Weather Service watching for severe storms, especially north of Springfield

Heavy rain, and more hot weather possible.

1 week ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield playground fire

Around $70K in damage done to a Springfield park.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker open to special session on Bears

The governor characterizes the team's Springfield strategy as disorganized.

2 weeks ago

Activist: Springfield is positioning itself to sneak a data center into town

CWLP wants the council to eliminate a high-load rate category enacted eight years ago.

2 weeks ago

Springfield Memorial Hospital CEO to resign

His last day on the job will be Friday, June 12.

2 weeks ago

New World Screwworm raises concerns for livestock producers, but not food safety

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has implemented several measures to combat the screwworm, including quarantines and increased monitoring in affected areas. When a confirmed case is identified, officials establish a containment zone and intensify eradication efforts.

2 weeks ago

New state budget (minus $10M) frustrates Raoul

He assures Republicans concerned about his focus he can "walk and chew gum" at the same time.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.

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