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14 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
IL bill could provide grant funding to counties recovering from intense summer storms
The plan would allow IEMA to create emergency rules for a grant program with money from the budget stabilization fund. Local governments in Alexander, Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Fulton, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Pulaski, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Will counties would be eligible for relief funds.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Logan County Sheriff’s Office violated teen victim’s rights, Illinois AG finds
WAND News contacted Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers for an interview. He declined to speak on camera but said his office takes sexual assault reports seriously and treats victims with respect.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Massage parlor where woman died in fire tied to prostitution
The parlor’s longtime operator has been arrested numerous times on prostitution-related charges.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, National
2 sentenced in southern Illinois massage prostitution ring
The defendants each received 24-month sentences for their role in operating illicit massage businesses in southern Illinois and Indiana.
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. ET.
14 hours ago in IL State News, National
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in the city ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
15 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Acquiring Jeffery Simmons like ‘Christmas morning’ for the Chicago Bears
The addition of Simmons inserts a game-wrecker into the middle of what had been a questionable defensive line in Chicago.
15 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals
The former major league pitcher joined the Cardinals' front office as director of scouting in 2015 and spent eight seasons (2019-26) as an assistant GM with the club.
15 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Pellant tosses 2 TD passes, Dawson rushes for 2 TDs in Illinois State’s 35-14 win over Murray State
Dawson's 11-yard TD run and Seth Glatz's 1-yard score had the Redbirds (7-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference) up 14-7 at halftime.
15 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski
“The way this team's persevered, nothing's really come easy,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said.
15 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Raiola throws for 3 TDs to help Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26
Northwestern had a 10-0 first-quarter lead and was up 20-13 at the half.
15 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Jackson Arnold throws 3 TD passes, UNLV hands Northern Illinois its 10th straight loss, 31-24
Northern Illinois (0-7, 0-4 Mountain West Conference) is winless since a 45-3 win at UMass on Nov. 12, 2025.
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration
Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass
On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
Bell: Sangamon County Jail isn’t safe, but I’ll change that if elected
Bell says the jail is in disrepair, and getting that up to code is job one.
3 days ago in Local
Little middle ground seen on proposed landlord registry
An advisory referendum is on Tuesday's ballot.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
3 days ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.