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1 week ago

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

UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died

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

1 week ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New landscape waste deal for Springfield

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

2 weeks ago

Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances last season

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

2 weeks ago

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

Former downtown Springfield bank building sold

Chris Stone already has the building mostly full.

2 weeks ago

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

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.

2 weeks ago

You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair

It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.

2 weeks ago

Illinois GOP chief on 2026 election: ‘It’s common sense versus communism’

Republicans hold no statewide offices and are in the superminority in both the IL House and IL Senate.

2 weeks ago

Budzinski, Turner, meeting with Post Office officials about problems and Springfield distribution center

Problems with the U.S. Postal Service continue, as the agency says it wants to improve.

2 weeks ago

Illinois Republicans fire back on their day at the Illinois State Fair

Bailey: Pritzker only agreed to one debate because he's afraid I'll win.

2 weeks ago

The Friday night lights beckon as high school football gets underway

High school football kicks off for District 186 schools Friday

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