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2 weeks ago

Springfield’s tallest problem

Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.

2 weeks ago

Virden man arrested on child pornography charges

Illinois Attorney General says "child sexual abuse material" was found in the suspect's home.

2 weeks ago

Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld.

2 weeks ago

DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1

State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.

2 weeks ago

United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign

‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign.

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Springfield residents arrested after police find two guns

Police say the two guns found were loaded.

2 weeks ago

Frank Lesko to run for Illinois Senate seat

Lesko says he wants to lower costs for working families.

2 weeks ago

$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

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Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper

Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.

2 weeks ago

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

2 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

2 weeks ago

The search is on for a new District 186 superintendent

D-186 could pay school board association tens of thousands of dollars.

2 weeks ago

‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’

Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.

2 weeks ago

Two weekend shootings in Springfield: man arrested for one, one critically injured in another

Convicted felon arrested for one shooting, while a man is in critical condition in another.

2 weeks ago

New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

2 weeks ago

Debate over renewables continues

The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

2 weeks ago

New student board member at D-186

SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.

2 weeks ago

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

2 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

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