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4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State

Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable smiles while taking questions in a postgame news conference after a win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians

Anthony Kay will be the opener for Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News

Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the child as Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon. She died at a hospital.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates a victory over the New York Jets as he walks off the field following an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets

Keenum got the start at quarterback for Sunday's 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. But he was replaced by Bagent after one play.

Joanna Isitt, 28, reads with her son, Xavier Rogers, 4, before teaching her Head Start class at Hometown Child Care on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Aurora, Ill. (AP Photo/Octavio Jones)

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

Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students

“With these supports in place, I feel like he has grown tremendously,” said Xavier's mom, Joanna Isitt, a Head Start teacher herself.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.

FILE - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert departs the federal courthouse, in Chicago. on June 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee, File)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

In the late 1990s, Hastert was a little-known Illinois lawmaker with a reputation for congeniality that had helped him ascend the ranks of congressional leaders.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control

Panleukopenia can be fatal and attack white blood cells in cats.

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

Beni Harmony goes to The White House

Beni Harmony has taken a job with the Trump Administration.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Meet the Secretary of IL’s newest state agency

Teresa Ramos heads the IL Dept of Early Childhood.

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

Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include declining mental health, substance abuse, problem…

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Memorial Health offers free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women and men in October

The Springfield Memorial Foundation covers the cost of the mammograms for eligible patients.

Downtown Springfield with Capitol in the distance

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, Local

Business moves in and around downtown

The Railyard changes hands, books replace flowers, and Bus Stop moves across the street.

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18 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

FILE - A holiday tree at the Old State Capitol

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 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.