14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Lesko: DUI mentioned in ad was 22 years ago, and it changed my life

Lesko says ad produced by state Democrats was 'vicious.'

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Sully — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Sully has "young lab energy."

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocol

“Kyler showed a lot of progress,” O’Connell said. “He’s doing well.”

1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10

Dixon caught eight passes for 131 yards for the Illini (2-1), who opened the season with three home games.

1 day ago in IL State News, Sports

Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic

The Redbirds (4-0), ranked fifth in the Stats Perform poll, are 62-43-9 against the Panthers (1-3) in the series played since 1901.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Miguel Vargas adds to his breakout season with clutch performance for the White Sox

Vargas added to his breakout season with a terrific all-around performance in Chicago's 3-1 victory over Detroit on Saturday.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Aidan Chiles throws to Joseph Himon II for 3 TDs, runs in 2, Northwestern routs Colorado 41-7

Chiles, a senior, made 20 starts for Michigan State before joining Northwestern during the offseason.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Noah Fifita breaks Arizona’s all-time passing mark, Wildcats roll over Northern Illinois 42-17

Fifita threw for 325 yards to become Arizona's all-time leading passer and accounted for five touchdowns, leading the Wildcats to a 42-17 win over Northern Illinois Saturday night.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

International teachers find their place in Central Illinois classrooms

Educators from Guyana and Ghana share their cultures while building bonds with students.

2 days ago in Fall Guide, Health & Wellness, Local

Go take a walk, or a hike, or a bike ride, or a wheelchair ride for Memorial Health this October

3.25 miles a day of walking X 31 days in October = 100 miles.

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions

Report calls for new investments and regulations touching nearly all sectors of the state’s economy.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Nehemiah Expansion breaks ground on 45 new homes on Springfield’s east side

Organization aims to address affordable housing shortage.

3 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

IDNR improving rules for nuisance deer hunting permits

Department met with JCAR members to discuss concerns.

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

Trucking group: No relief in sight for high diesel prices

Will there be any change to the good coming to diesel prices? Maybe not.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Memorial Health to host prostate cancer screenings and men’s health event

It's an all-encompassing men's health event.

3 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

Former Lincoln College campus to be offered through $1 lease program

A new owner is inviting nonprofits and businesses to expand in Lincoln, with agreements tied to job creation and investment.

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

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield

Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News

Choate workers’ union files lawsuit to block state from gutting mental health facility

This is the second lawsuit filed since the state announced downsizing plans in July.

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

15 residents filed complaints against Homeland Security for Midway Blitz harms

The complaints are the first step to seeking monetary damages from the agency.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL’s Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer

“Joining the Chicago Stars was an easy decision after the conversations I had with ownership and leadership,” Andonovski said.