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1 day ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator
Model trained to identify pneumonia in chest X-rays earns recognition in national science competition.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law
The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.
1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears QB Caleb Williams misses third straight game with hamstring injury
The Bears already had ruled out Monangai (thumb/toe) and Elliott (quadricep) on Friday. The Packers ruled out running back Chris Brooks on the same day.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season
Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returns to practice and is questionable for game with Packers
Williams has missed the Bears’ last two games since injuring his right hamstring during a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head
The hit came with 1:35 left in the Islanders' 4-1 home victory. Nazar was assessed a match penalty.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield
ISP said this exercise was designed to help protect and serve communities during emergency events.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession
Daniel Brannan, 48, had more than 5,000 images and videos when he was arrested, said prosecutors.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds
The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
3 days ago in World
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
Riverton man wanted for July video gaming terminal burglary at local bar
Troy Rathbone allegedly had a hand in breaking into Mama Lee's Sandbar on Mechanicsburg Road back in July.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season
One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, IL State News, Local
FFA students feed hungry farmers
The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.
3 days ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, National
Man who threatened mass shooting at McKendree University pleads guilty
The messages he sent in 2025 repeatedly invoked the phrase ‘pain and tears forever.'
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year
Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ‘optimistic’ College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24
That window was scheduled to end Friday but Petitti indicated during his remarks at Big Ten men's basketball media day that the deadline had been extended.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Bears have opportunity to show again they’ve gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers
Chicago has won three of its past four meetings with the Packers, who had beaten the Bears 11 straight times from 2019-24.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS
The White Sox are going to a winner-take-all finale in their AL Division Series against Cleveland after a pair of disappointing defeats
