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Female baseball pitcher in black shirt throwing a ball with her right hand, glove on left hand on a field.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League

Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

3 weeks ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Man injured in Springfield southeast side shooting

The identity of the victim is not known, but police say he is in "stable" condition.

Quantum computing

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Zero Point Cryogenics to build first US facility at Illinois quantum campus

The company will receive incentives through the state's Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity, or MICRO, program. 

Social security

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Sen. Dick Durbin pushes bipartisan Promise Act to help save Social Security

The 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security could see benefits cut by $450 each month if Congress does not find a fix within the next six years.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local

Solar hopes dashed; Sangamon County is being sued

County may have broken state law.

Daniel Ryan

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

More info on new charges filed against former Leland Grove Police Chief

Daniel Ryan charged with theft, official misconduct, and misapplication of funds.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Report: Logan Correctional Center is unsafe, inhumane

John Howard Association: closure plans have not helped.

Illinois State Police squad

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day

The Illinois Department of Transportation reported 415 fatal crashes so far this year.

Smiling man in a white shirt and black tie looking at the camera. (Portrait)

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National

Remembering Emmett Till

July 25 will be a "day of reflection" to honor the teen and his mom.

This suspect stole merchandise from Walmart on N. Dirksen Parkway.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft

The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.

Man at a podium giving a formal speech with a state seal on the lectern and two men in suits behind him.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police

Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment

Players have been sharing threats and harassment they’ve received on social media over the last few weeks.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former WNBA stars Lauren Jackson, Elena Delle Donne to compete in All-Star shooting competition

The shooting stars winners will get $15,000. Each competitor will receive $7,500.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract

Kane, 37, became one of the NHL's most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships.

The roof remains off the Animal Protective League building in Springfield, six weeks after a tornado did extensive damage.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

Mosquito carrying West Nile Virus.

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

Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

Recent Headlines

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.