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5 days ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National
Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting
5 days ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
5 days ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary
Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: "Good Things Happen Here." It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important.
Man charged with aggravated battery of a child after infant dies in Christian County
An investigation found that the fall could not have caused all the injuries.
5 days ago in Local
Alderman spars with Springfield Mayor over cannabis grants and who’s in charge
Discussion centered around the city's Cannabis Grant Program.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Republicans want to ‘Save America’
BOS Center rallygoers heard concerns about Social Security.
6 days ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend
Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Springfield, Illinois mid-year housing market review
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2026 in Springfield, IL.
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, National
Employees, local lawmakers rally against layoffs, service cuts at Choate
State to cut about 250 jobs, eliminate program, mental health beds at the facility.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home burglary
Another burglary to one of Springfield's Farm & Home locations.
6 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities
An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
The contract is the biggest ever for a right tackle and includes the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history, according to ESPN.
6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Clay Holmes says he is looking forward to pitching in front of the Cubs’ stellar defense
Holmes is joining a new-look staff in Chicago after the Cubs bolstered their rotation and bullpen ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Mets to pay $8.1M to Pirates as part of Weaver trade, Cubs to send Toronto nearly $5M with Taillon
Chicago agreed to pay $4,956,791 to Toronto as part of Sunday's trade that sent the right-hander to the Blue Jays for a player to be named.
6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
Ramirez Zavala spent most of his life in the U.S. working as a ranch hand in rural Illinois.
6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Takeaways from AP’s review of military families detained under Trump’s immigration crackdown
More than 50 parents and spouses of service members have been detained.
