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3 days ago
Record enrollment in University of Illinois system, some increases at UIS
Overall enrollment in the U of I system is up, while down slightly at UIS.
3 days ago
Deaths of couple in Macon County ruled ‘homicide/suicide’
"After an extensive investigation and elimination of all potential persons of interest though forensic evidence, cellular phone examinations, and interviews, the Sheriff’s Office has completed and closed the investigation," MCSO said
3 days ago
Discussion, again, of Springfield Police Dept. following ‘use of force’ incident
Aldermen criticized police chief for refusing to meet with a local activist.
3 days ago
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
“They're profiling,” he said of federal agents. “My wife and I went to a wedding and I told my wife, ‘Bring your citizenship papers.'”
3 days ago
Nurse for a Day: Empowering high school students at UIC College of Nursing
Hands-on experience unlocks pathways to the nursing profession
4 days ago
University of Illinois renames Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium after record $100 million gift
Gies' contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.
4 days ago
Governor tells of immigrants’ fear as ICE arrives in Chicago
Pritzker says Trump's actions are "not normal" and "anti-American."
4 days ago
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss.
4 days ago
Harlem Globetrotters return to Springfield in January
The Bank of Springfield Center (BOS) says as part of their 100th anniversary tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will play here January 8.
4 days ago
Jacksonville man sent to prison for Beardstown murder
Benchy Couloute shot and killed a man at a home in Cass County.
4 days ago
Illinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1
Sponsors said they have seen some reservations resold at prices as high as $700.
4 days ago
New Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice named
The next Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court replaced the first Black Chief Justice.
4 days ago
New IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening
The disease is common when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot.
4 days ago
New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention
“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor (JB) Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” said a statement from DHS.
4 days ago
Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says ‘future home’ in Arlington Heights
“Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily,” Warren said.
4 days ago
Springfield Police releases video of weekend incident where man allegedly hits officers, his girlfriend, a dog
View video here of the incident where K'Shawn Rush allegedly assaulted a dog, Springfield Police officers, and his girlfriend.
5 days ago
Man charged with second degree murder in fatal shooting
A July 19, 2025 shooting claimed the life of Rekeea Jackson-Mason, 36, Chatham.
5 days ago
Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke
The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.
5 days ago
Duckworth on National Guard in Chicago, and U.N. Ambassador pick
"Let's make it clear: the President of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation," Duckworth told CBS.
5 days ago
New director for Oak Ridge Cemetery
The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.
