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2 days ago
UPDATE: Historic Jacksonville building to be demolished following morning fire
Authorities did not disclose a cause to the fire.
2 days ago
HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers
A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.
2 days ago
ISP highlights progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month
“If we think we’re immune and that does not happen here, we’re kidding ourselves,” Kelly said. “That crime is real. The victims are real. We need to help them.”
2 days ago
City Council discusses the budget for the next fiscal year
The next fiscal year's budget is undergoing hearings, the final hearing prior to decision is next week on January 22
2 days ago
Illinois installs largest video display in college football at Memorial Stadium
Massive Daktronics videoboard and LED upgrades set to debut ahead of the 2026 season.
3 days ago
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Cook County chief judge to issue report that could guide new legislation.
3 days ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech
Coach Ben Johnson made his feelings clear. He repeatedly yelled a profanity directed at the Packers to start his postgame pep talk.
3 days ago
Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states
Two previous efforts by Trump to cut off some funding for sanctuary jurisdictions were shut down by courts.
3 days ago
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The high court ruled 7-2 that candidates like Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. have the legal right to such challenges, even if the ballots have little effect on the race.
3 days ago
Chicago Cubs finalize contract with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman
Bregman gets $35 million annually, with $15 million deferred this year and in 2029, $10 million each in 2027 and 28, and $20 million in 2030.
3 days ago
Grandview to build ‘sports complex,’ in part, with state grant money
Two Springfield projects also getting OSLAD money.
3 days ago
SPD: Gang violence investigation nets 5 arrests, 11 guns seized this week
Police do say that they have conducted "proactive details and served search warrants on known gang members within the city."
3 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in November downtown damage incident
November, 2025 incident caused $10,000 in damage.
3 days ago
More data center debate before the Sangamon County Board
Union and Cyrus One defend their plans while residents continue to express concerns.
3 days ago
Some aldermen are dissatisfied with county animal control
"Their dogs have been killed by other dogs! Their cats have been killed by other cats!"
3 days ago
Senator: Bill would take predators out of tax sales
Proposal would discourage speculators and keep people in their homes.
3 days ago
Macoupin County pair arrested after vehicle chase and foot search
A man who allegedly led Menard County deputies on a chase ended up being found in a pond.
