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2 weeks ago

SIU’s brewery beginnings being celebrated

"Beer, Brats, & Beginnings"

2 weeks ago

U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam

Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.

2 weeks ago

WPBL players visit children’s hospital

Employees and kids were excited about the visit.

2 weeks ago

SIUE lecturer charged $100K in personal items to university credit card, feds say

Court documents allege biology instructor used the card to pay for rent, pot, high-end kitchen knives.

2 weeks ago

Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds

New caps on ‘state directed payments’ threaten safety-net, critical access hospitals.

2 weeks ago

Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches

Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.

2 weeks ago

Farm Bill remains stalled as farmers await long-term safety net

“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.

2 weeks ago

Springfield man gets 25 years in federal prison for gun and drug crimes

A judge reportedly said Gibbs was an armed career criminal.

2 weeks ago

Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend

The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.

2 weeks ago

State: Measles outbreak reported in east central Illinois

Nine total cases in Illinois this year.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon Co Historical Society ‘Cemetery Walk’ is October 4

Learn about six people of note who are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

2 weeks ago

Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act.

2 weeks ago

He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood

Pope Leo XIV — a native Illinoisan like Sheen — greenlighted the beatification in February after years of delays.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon County Board approves hotel-motel tax for BOS Center expansion, with a change

Some county board members said, "If not now, when?"

2 weeks ago

Springfield city council again hears about landlord registration

There is no proposal at this time.

3 weeks ago

New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park

Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.

3 weeks ago

Land of Lincoln Credit Union completes acquisition of Williamsville State Bank & Trust

With this acquisition complete, LLCU has expanded its footprint to include branches in Sherman and Williamsville.

3 weeks ago

Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography

The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.

3 weeks ago

WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program

"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.

3 weeks ago

IL Beef executive: Don’t get too excited about tariff rollback

"The corporate entities that are behind the processing of the beef that then sets the price at the grocery store."

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1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year

"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights.  We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."

3 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.