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4 weeks ago

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

About 300 flights into and out of O’Hare had been canceled by early evening, while about 1,600 had been delayed, according to the tracking site FlightAware.

4 weeks ago

LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts

Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.

4 weeks ago

Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Up to ten inches of snow fell in parts of Springfield area Saturday

More than 8.5 inches in Springfield, 10 inches in Jacksonville.

4 weeks ago

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum. "I would not have signed this agreement without provisions ensuring that is the case," he said.

4 weeks ago

Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

Snow-covered roads and slow travel were reported across Iowa and northern Illinois and Indiana.

4 weeks ago

Memorial Health Foundation gives back to the community

Springfield Memorial Foundation is taking donations of money, and time to help them become better.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies

Ten inches or more of snow could fall in some parts of the Springfield area.

4 weeks ago

Sangamon County Sheriff provides easier access to public information

Stay up to date from the Sangamon County's Sheriff Department with their new, free app.

4 weeks ago

Remembering Irv Smith

He passed away Monday at 96.

4 weeks ago

Winter Storm Warning now in effect for Springfield area and other parts of Illinois

Five inches or more of snow is forecast in Springfield.

4 weeks ago

Is a better record on minorities worth an extra 40 percent?

Aldermen and low bidder ask the $300,000 question.

1 month ago

Optimism in easing state’s teacher shortage

A grant program is helping 170 districts which represent about half Illinois' public K-12 enrollment.

1 month ago

Winter Storm Warning in effect; 6+inches of snow possible

Forecasters: Maybe 5 inches of snow forecast, and some rain.

1 month ago

Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women

Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice

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