2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

The Chicago White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Padres hope to ride energy from loud home crowd when they host Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

The fourth-seeded Padres will host every game in the best-of-three series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

A man who spent decades on Utah’s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing

Carter, a Chicago native, was living with his mother in Utah when Olesen was killed on Feb. 27, 1985.

2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7

Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified

Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open

Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity

Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local

Springfield has nine public EV charging stations

Drivers will pay 26 cents / kWh.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield

It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Local

Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more

After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local

Springfield nonprofit cuts ribbon on new building for women in recovery

Wooden It Be Lovely moves into former Temple Israel building.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Lights, camera, tax credits!

Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears QB Tyson Bagent clears NFL concussion protocol

The Bears announced on Sunday that Bagent has no injury designation for their Week 3 game.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

Hield, 33, is on the move for the second time in five days. He was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats

Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Colson Montgomery of White Sox trying to focus on positives, not strikeout record

In his second major league season, the 24-year-old Chicago White Sox infielder struck out for the 224th time Friday.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time

The U.S. players — from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun — passed the gold cup down the line, which was only fitting.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jackson Koivun caps Presidents Cup debut by helping the US rally for the win

The 21-year-old Koivun looked quite comfortable in his Presidents Cup debut. More like a seasoned veteran than the youngest player on the U.S. team.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Scottie Scheffler responds to bad fan behavior with a gesture of sportsmanship

Scheffler stepped in and barked at the fan, “There's no place for that!” And they played on.