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4 weeks ago

No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.

4 weeks ago

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors

Illinois' Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS

Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.

4 weeks ago

Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

"There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have," said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

4 weeks ago

Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

4 weeks ago

Cuts are ahead for District 186

Also - board turns back a proposal to start school during the Illinois State Fair.

4 weeks ago

NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.

4 weeks ago

Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame

Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.

4 weeks ago

Proposal would force insurers to cover seizure detectors

The bill has bipartisan support.

4 weeks ago

Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

4 weeks ago

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening

Medical experts say screenings are especially important because colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults.

4 weeks ago

Report outlines premature deaths, chronic health problems among homeless Illinoisans

Nonprofits are pushing forward with proactive measures to provide health care and basic services.

4 weeks ago

Research links postpartum depression, pain management

"Providers are very aware of the risk of opioid addiction."

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Two dead after accident on I-55 in Springfield

One victim is from Girard; the other from Missouri.

4 weeks ago

Springfield-area retired farmer part of Illinois Farm Bureau delegation to Mexico starting Monday

David Wirth will be one of a dozen or so farmers in the trip.

4 weeks ago

Coldest Marches in Illinois since 1895

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

4 weeks ago

Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too

The "Spring Forward" time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.

4 weeks ago

Police chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department

Locke said Hale did not give her a reason for the resignation.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

4 weeks ago

High school state girls basketball tournament wraps up Saturday

Glenwood and Mount Pulaski girls basketball teams play for state championships Saturday.

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