1 week ago in Education, Local, Sports

Proposal: Free admission for D-186 students to school sports

Rationale: Kids should not have to play / perform before empty stands.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

Durbin: Changes in SNAP as part of Farm Bill aren’t acceptable as is

Democrats wanted more time before SNAP changes took effect, said Durbin.

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

Kidzeum awarded nearly $150,000 grant for new STEAM center

Before the Kidzeum applied for the grant, they had researchers visit the space and determine where there was potential for growth.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died

Sonya Massey's killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

The importance, and emotion, of organ donation

Officials say even if you may not think you can donate an organ, register anyway.

1 week ago in Business, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the "big dog" year-round.

1 week ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local

Bruce Bagg, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88

Bruce Bagg spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National

Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees

Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, Sports

Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents

There were similar incidents last season in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Some of the incidents resulted in arrests.

2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Parkland College partners with UIS on new transfer program

"It's for students who are interested in transferring after attending Parkland," said Parkland's Dean of Enrollment, Kristin Smigielski.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Springfield teen arrested after hit-and-run, lying to police

Simmons pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing, and asked for a trial by jury. 

2 weeks ago in Crime, Education, Local

Ball-Chatham School District addresses 2 safety incidents at Glenwood schools

"We are grateful to the students who spoke up today," wrote Lamon.

2 weeks ago in Local

New landscape waste deal for Springfield

Waste Management has secured a three-year, $4 million contract,

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances last season

Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances in 2025

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Possible ComEd 4 retrial up in the air months after 7th Circuit ordered prison release for 2

Judge proposes February 2027 trial date for defendants McClain, Pramaggiore.

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Former downtown Springfield bank building sold

Chris Stone already has the building mostly full.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Route 10 fatal crash in Clinton leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized

Illinois State Police and sheriff's deputies report that an eastbound vehicle and a westbound vehicle collided on Route 10.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

2 weeks ago in Illinois State Fair Guide, Local

Animal Protective League continues fundraising efforts after June’s tornado damage

Back in June, an EF-1 tornado hit the APL, causing major damage to its building and forcing the organization to relocate its animals.