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3 weeks ago

Ex-SPD sergeant charged with DUI in court

Cycle safety group ABATE had members in the gallery.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County

The new segment extends north from Sangamon County. 

3 weeks ago

Budzinski: 56,000 families could lose access to vital assistance due to shutdown

“We need Democrats and Republicans to come to the table”

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

“The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the lawsuit says.

3 weeks ago

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month.

3 weeks ago

UI prof’s book mines the drama of WWII

Despite the national unity and shared sacrifice, "There are plenty of soldiers who want to just go home, who desert."

3 weeks ago

1 hurt after shooting near Millikin University, others hurt in weekend shooting elsewhere in Decatur

One shooting near Millikin University, another elsewhere in Decatur.

3 weeks ago

Crews battle 2 field fires near Blue Mound

The Blue Mound Fire Department told WAND that firefighters were working to put out the fires just before 4 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Rodrick Johnson, a U.S. citizen briefly detained, said agents broke through his door and placed him in zip ties.

3 weeks ago

What we know about National Guard deployment in Chicago and Portland

White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the president authorized using the Illinois National Guard members, citing what she called “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” that local leaders have not quelled.

3 weeks ago

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

During a hastily called evening telephone hearing, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut granted a temporary restraining order sought by California and Oregon.

3 weeks ago

Memorial offers national clinical trials right here in Springfield

Cancer patients should talk to their primary care physician or medical oncologist if interested.

3 weeks ago

Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents arrest 13, raid city neighborhoods

Noem also accompanied agents Friday on a raid near a local Walmart store and later engaged in a tit-for-tat over unannounced visits — and even bathroom use — with the Broadview mayor.

3 weeks ago

Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says

Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called up.

3 weeks ago

Champaign-Urbana program collecting donations for Illinois prisoners

Purchase gently used books for low prices to raise funds to provide free books by request to prisoners in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is October 12th

Walk to raise awareness, unite communities, and contribute to life-saving research and programs.

3 weeks ago

Investigator calls for the release of an imprisoned man

Thomas McMillan was arrested and found guilty of the murder of 19-year-old Melisa Koontz.

3 weeks ago

Affordable family-friendly activities

There are many ways for families to get out of the house and have fun without breaking the bank.

3 weeks ago

Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Largest-ever plan covers roads, bridges, waterways, airports, transit and more.

3 weeks ago

Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage

New political action committee led by Pritzker ally backs Stratton.

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