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

Clock ticking for Illinois data center regulation

Lawmakers, advocates believe regulations must be approved as soon as possible.

4 weeks ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

A final salute for unaccompanied veterans at Camp Butler Cemetery

Camp Butler honors unaccompanied and unclaimed veterans.

This man allegedly took $600 in donations from a Springfield bar.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying donation box thief

Man allegedly took $600 in donations.

River -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet River — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Living at the shelter since July, and ready for a forever home!

Lincoln Land Community College

4 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

Performances throughout October, November, and December.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami of Japan, runs onto the field for a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Chicago, ahead of Wednesday's Game 3 in the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series

Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field.

A memorial for the five people killed after the late-April, 2025 crash at the YNOT facility in Chatham is now available.

4 weeks ago in Local

Chatham dedicates statue to honor memory of 5 killed in YNOT crash

The top represents the eternal flame, with the arcs representing the five children.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.

4 weeks ago in World

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash

South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

James Davis

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Former Macon County correctional officer pleads guilty following DUI arrest

James Davis was placed on 12 months of conditional discharge after entering a plea agreement, court records show.

Clinton CUSD #15

4 weeks ago in Education, Local

Community input sought for Clinton superintendent search

Online survey to gather information on best qualities for future superintendent candidates.

The Salvation Army Family Store in Springfield will close October 24

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Salvation Army in Springfield looking for a new thrift store location

The Family Store will close Oct. 24 after it was deemed no longer profitable.

4 weeks ago in Local

Springfield money picture on track to be better than expected

Revenues are more than expected. Purchases are carefully considered.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski

Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."

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12 minutes ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Fresh

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

1 day 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.

3 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.