3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

ISP shares safety tips as vehicle hijackings remain a threat

"A car can be replaced. Your life cannot," Billingsley said. 

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Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

U.S. Chamber of Commerce optimistic about small business outlook next year

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines

Work will begin likely next year.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

There’s more than one data center planned for the region

A data center project could be taken up by officials in Logan County in January -- same as the proposed CyrusOne project in Sangamon County.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield man accused of having child porn

Daniel Davis, 48, remained jailed as of Wednesday afternoon.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in weekend arson

$25K in damage done to Carter's Fish Market.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing

Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Santa’s elves make Christmas special for patients of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

'Santa's Workshop' is made possible through toy drives and Springfield's McGraw family.

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More signings of beams for Sangamon County transit center

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Another beam that will hold the new Sangamon County Transit Center in place has…

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Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds

The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends, with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching playoff berths this week in the first year of the new regimes.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Where’s Santa? Track him here!

We're helping the kids get ready for Christmas!

4 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Emancipation Proclamation back on display at ALPLM, for a limited time

It will be available through early February as part of the "Lincoln:  A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation" exhibit.

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

Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling

“This visit will not end our responsibility. We will follow up,” Jackson said. “We will be back and we’ll demand answers.”

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Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now

“At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois,” the high court majority wrote.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” with Gov. JB Pritzker and urged him to not sign the bill into law.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

Lawrence Benito, executive director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, called the laws “a brave choice.”

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Police: Suspect who died in police custody dragged LeRoy officer

The driver has since been identified by the Logan County Coroner has 66-year-old Richard Saunders of Guttenberg, Iowa.

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Attorney to Pritzker: Release man from prison who’s innocent of 1989 murder

Investigating Innocence wants Tom McMillen released before Christmas.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Liver disease among causes of alcohol-related deaths in parts of Illinois

One section of the state seems to have a dubious honor.