7 days ago in Lifestyle

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

7 days ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.

7 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

7 days ago in IL State News, Local

Durkin endorses Pritzker, Bailey votes early

29 days left until Election Day.

7 days ago in Education, Local

District 186 board members, parents, employees agree: First Student is falling short

Board member says at six weeks, it's time for the buses to run on time.

7 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Taking stock of new IL school funding formula

"Springfield absolutely has benefited from (evidence-based funding). They've gotten millions and millions of additional new dollars that are flowing their way every year," said Steans.

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event

the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Zoolie Ghoulie 2026

A day of trick-or-treating fun at the Henson-Robinson Zoo!

1 week ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026

Go out of your gourd with pumpkin fun!

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 Business, IL State News, Local

IL House Minority Leader introduces fair rental enforcement plan

Rep. Tony McCombie hopes to help landlords impacted by recent Illinois rental housing laws.

1 week ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

UIS plays host to ‘Makers on the Move’ bus tour

UIS is launching a new degree program in engineering technology

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News

Prosecutors: Man charged with killing 8-year-old DeSoto boy tried to hire inmate to kill boy’s mother

A DCFS caseworker spoke with the boy’s mother just hours before authorities say she and her son were brutally beaten with a softball bat on May 13.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National

Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness

Local homelessness, affordable housing, racial disparities, and the planned solution.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.