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1 week ago

The Muni: Take steps into becoming an actor at our upcoming workshop

Saturday at 10am, your chance to become a stage actor awaits you at the Hoogland Center

1 week ago

Sean Grayson’s sentencing hearing sparked a rally for Sonya Massey

A group of people in support of Massey chant outside the Sangamon County complex.

1 week ago

Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names

The law requires nonprofits to get party’s permission to use names

1 week ago

Illinois vs. Trump: One lawsuit a week

A look at Illinois’ 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration

1 week ago

Woman who stole identities to work in health care is sentenced to 6-plus years in prison

Authorities said Gallarzo left Michigan in 2024 while awaiting her sentence and worked in the Chicago area as a physician's assistant under the license and identity of another person.

1 week ago

“Everything Local” theme of ag conference in Springfield

Annual conference fills BOS Center.

1 week ago

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Where do Illinois high school girls basketball teams stack up?

1 week ago

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Where do Illinois high school boys basketball teams stack up?

1 week ago

Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton

The 30-year-old McCormick spent five years in Houston and helped the Astros win the 2022 World Series. Thornton is 14-19 with a 4.38 ERA in 235 appearances over seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle.

1 week ago

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

Factored into the estimates are troop deployments to Chicago, Memphis, Portland, as well as Los Angeles in June, when protesters took to the streets in response to a blitz of immigration arrests.

1 week ago

Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

The sentence was the maximum Grayson could receive.

1 week ago

City names new chief utility engineer

Electricity manager Scott Rogers will succeed Doug Brown.

1 week ago

Governor expands abortion access with Prairie State Access Fund

Fund is described as a philanthropic public-private partnership.

1 week ago

A connection between the farm and needy Illinoisans

IL Department of Human Services and Feeding Illinois announce Farm to Food Bank Capacity Grants.

1 week ago

ALPLM to offer free admission and other events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Free admission Feb. 7 & 12, among other activities.

1 week ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving church copper thefts

Copper stolen earlier this month from a Springfield church.

1 week ago

Matlin named Memorial Health Chief Strategy Officer

Matlin will help guide the strategic direction of Memorial, which includes five hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, behavioral health and home health services across central Illinois.

1 week ago

Tabb named Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Year

Tabb "is widely recognized for treating every patient with respect and dignity."

1 week ago

Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows

The IDPH classified the state as having “very high” levels of flu, the most since 2009-10.

1 week ago

New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility

The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often.

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