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7 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Bret Bielema’s father passed away
"I was grateful to go see him on Thursday night and Friday morning of this past week and spend a memorable last time with him."
7 days ago in Local
Springfield to hold meeting on Iles Avenue widening project
Anyone interested is invited to attend.
7 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Advocate: District 186 should get on board the federal education tax credit
"It entails the state opting in, which is a big if."
7 days ago in Local
Alderman impatient over Springfield animal control
The contract with Sangamon County expired almost eight months ago.
Union leader says for police mental health, a human counselor is better than a computer program
Amerson says the software promises a quick fix to a complicated problem.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Zina — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
"A very nice girl who has been in her foster home a very long time."
1 week ago in Fall Guide, Local
Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!
Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!
1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Nobel Prize-winning technology being studied at University of Illinois
“Optogenetics is a light switch for a cell,” said Kai Zhang, a professor in the U of I’s biochemistry department.
1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Central Illinois students learn lawmaking at Sen. McClure youth program
Students participated in mock committee hearing.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cole Kmet sidelined by season-ending knee injury, testing tight end depth for the Chicago Bears
Chicago will be without Cole Kmet for the rest of the season after he hurt his right knee on a reception with 5:34 left in Thursday night's 30-24 win over New England.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Walk-on freshman Schofield kicks 31-yard field goal as time expires to give Southern Illinois win
Williams rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns for Southern Illinois (4-5, 2-3) He passed for 112 more with an interception.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14
Explosive starts are becoming a trademark for the Wildcats, who cashed in on their first three possessions.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Key Crowell’s pick-6 sparks Illinois State to 17-10 win over Indiana State
Crowell snagged Brady Allen's pass and raced 46 yards down the right side for a 17-7 halftime lead.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Alejado, Rice help Hawaii go the distance in 56-21 victory over Northern Illinois
The Rainbow Warriors (2-6, 1-4 Mountain West) traveled 4,255 miles from Honolulu to Dekalb, marking the farthest any FBS team has ever traveled for a conference game within the United States.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10
It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024.
1 week ago in Fall Guide, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management
Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’
Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.
1 week ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program
The state’s extensive network of video gambling terminals is one of the largest gaps in the program.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Proposed closing of 4 low-level prison facilities draws sharp rebuke in Du Quoin
Questions surround plan to close Du Quoin Impact Program, three other facilities.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit
The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in Illinois, including in Sangamon County.
