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An Illinois State Police squad car was damaged in a crash on Interstate 55 near Sherman late Thursday, October 8, 2026.

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2 Illinois State Police squad cars struck recently, one locally

A Williamsville woman was one of two people cited in the crashes.

Chicago Bears fans dress up as Mike Ditka before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

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Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands

The Bears wore No. 89 stickers on the backs of their helmets Sunday.

Illinois wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) scores on a touchdown pass against Michigan State on the first play of overtime during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

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Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State’s 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, who threw for a touchdown pass and ran for a score against one of his former teams, was injured while making a tackle on an interception return in the third quarter.

Veer Garg

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Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator

Model trained to identify pneumonia in chest X-rays earns recognition in national science competition.

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Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law

The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.

Hands of a male doctor or professional nurse in medical gloves injecting antiviral medicine to a patient. treatment concept medical services.

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Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season

Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1986 file photo shows, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka reaches out to shake hands with New England Patriots coach Raymond Berry after the Bears won the NFL football Super Bowl XX game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/File)

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Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.

An emergency preparedness exercise was held with Illinois State Police October 7, 2026 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

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Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield

ISP said this exercise was designed to help protect and serve communities during emergency events.

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Jacksonville man sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession

Daniel Brannan, 48, had more than 5,000 images and videos when he was arrested, said prosecutors.

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Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds

The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.

Troy W. Rathbone

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Riverton man wanted for July video gaming terminal burglary at local bar

Troy Rathbone allegedly had a hand in breaking into Mama Lee's Sandbar on Mechanicsburg Road back in July.

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Mobile comedy venue ‘Rolling Laughs’ rolls to success in first season

One more pop-up show this season, but plenty more appearances for Cassandra Simpson.

Students from the FFA chapter at Central A&M high school helped feed farmers.

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FFA students feed hungry farmers

The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.

A massive 2,000-square-foot television wraps around the DraftKings Sports Bar at Wrigley Field. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

FILE - Former NFL coach and University of Pittsburgh alumnus, Mike Ditka speaks at a news conference for the retirement of the number 75 jersey for former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jim Covert before an NCAA football game between the Pittsburgh and the Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Ditka's family announced the death on Friday in a statement.

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Still more to learn about the Mother Road

The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.

A sculpture of ascending doves is displayed at a memorial for survivors and lives lost to suicide dedicated by the Archdiocese of Chicago at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)

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First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church

The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.

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Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers

The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.

Governor JB Pritzker speaks Thursday, October 8, in LaSalle.

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Viakable announces $55 million expansion at Illinois manufacturing facility

Company hopes to increase manufacturing capacity for country’s electrical infrastructure market.

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Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again

State sought FEMA help after days of severe weather in August.

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