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4 weeks ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair
He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.
4 weeks ago
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group
The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
4 weeks ago
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas
The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.
4 weeks ago
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden
Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.
4 weeks ago
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop
The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.
4 weeks ago
Springfield resident Tracy wants to replace Springfield resident Durbin in Senate
"I will represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago," said Tracy.
4 weeks ago
House minority leader in Springfield for ‘Governor’s Day’ at the Illinois State Fair
"Of course, every city can continue to do more to drive down crime. But the real crime scene that's hurting everyday Americans in the United States of America, and the District of Columbia, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the House floor, and the Senate floor."
4 weeks ago
Attorneys: ‘Sonya’s Law’ can be a national changemaker
Crump has helped represent the Massey family since Sonya's death. He praises the Massey family for their dedication to, and conviction for, the cause.
4 weeks ago
UPDATED: Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract
Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Ordinance discussed regarding problem property owners
Repeat offender property owners who violate city codes will now have to register with the City of Springfield.
4 weeks ago
‘Sonya’s Law’ signed by Governor
"I feel confident that going forward and over time, our communities and law enforcement will have built a trusting relationship," said the sponsor, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), breaking down, "and I will have kept my promise to my childhood friend, Sonya's mother."
4 weeks ago
Hughes Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at UIS
D'Angelo Hughes is a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School.
4 weeks ago
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois scrambling to save after-school programs
"We now, as an organization, have lost funding for 16 of our 21 after-school program sites. We have five more schools that are funded through June of 2026."
4 weeks ago
Illinois passes Alicia’s Law to boost internet crimes against children investigations
Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt Alicia’s Law.
4 weeks ago
Massey Commission hears about Ferguson
A Missouri cop fatally shot Michael Brown in 2014.
4 weeks ago
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month
Governor and former nurse: Vaccines really do save lives.
4 weeks ago
Springfield man arrested, accused of multi-state theft ring
Richard Wilson allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of items.
4 weeks ago
Illinois State Police continue search for armed suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City
A new surveillance photo has been released.
4 weeks ago
New State Fair grandstand attendance record set by Megan Moroney
Moroney eclipsed Lil Wayne by 105 attendees to set a new record.
