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2 weeks ago

Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico

No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.

2 weeks ago

State treasurer makes record-breaking investment earnings for state

$1.57 billion in investment earnings, $997 million for "Illinois Funds."

2 weeks ago

Taylorville man sent to prison for abusing disabled teen, violating probation

Because of the guilty plea, James Eiskant was re-sentenced in two other cases as well.

2 weeks ago

Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims

Trump and Pritzker, eyed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, have traded insults for days over a supposed plan that could deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, as the administration has done in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

2 weeks ago

Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations

Details about the administration's plans for Chicago remain scarce.

2 weeks ago

Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private

Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.

2 weeks ago

Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law, Springfield included

Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials.

2 weeks ago

Park Board approves transfer of Robin Roberts Stadium back to city

The Lucky Horseshoes want to be able to add things like storm drainage and artificial turf, so, they say, more games and more events can be held at the stadium.

2 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in damage, theft at Lake Springfield Marina

Gas tanks among other things were stolen from the marina.

2 weeks ago

Man convicted of attempted murder of Illinois State Trooper in Springfield

Christobal Santana can now be sent to Chicago for a murder trial there.

2 weeks ago

UIS Men’s Soccer ranked 8th in GLVC coaches’ poll for Fall 2025 season

This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.

2 weeks ago

UIS Men’s Cross Country positioned third in GLVC preseason poll

The GLVC preseason coaches' poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.

2 weeks ago

UIS Women’s Cross Country ranked 3rd in GLVC preseason poll

In the 2024 season, UIS achieved a fourth-place finish at the GLVC Championship and placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.

2 weeks ago

Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities

Pritzker aides agreed Democrats have a chance to emphasize public safety policy choices.

2 weeks ago

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

Trump has long singled out Chicago, making it a recurring theme on the campaign trail in both 2016 and 2024.

2 weeks ago

DCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had refused to make details public.

2 weeks ago

Springfield’s tallest problem

Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.

2 weeks ago

Virden man arrested on child pornography charges

Illinois Attorney General says "child sexual abuse material" was found in the suspect's home.

3 weeks ago

Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld.

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