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3 weeks ago
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
3 weeks ago
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag
How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.
4 weeks ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene
"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."
4 weeks ago
Springfield victim’s next of kin located
Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.
4 weeks ago
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.
4 weeks ago
Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget
An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.
4 weeks ago
Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft
Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.
4 weeks ago
United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families
The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.
4 weeks ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs
Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."
4 weeks ago
Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield
Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.
4 weeks ago
Wheeling man arrested at White Oaks Mall accused of grooming
Officers went on a patrol investigation at the mall after they were informed the man posing as the minor was there to catch a predator.
4 weeks ago
New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.
4 weeks ago
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.
4 weeks ago
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid
Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.
4 weeks ago
Honoring the best in small business
Fifth Street Renaissance, Resource One, Cured Catering, and ChangeBridge Consulting are all honored.
4 weeks ago
Illinois surpasses 2024 tornado record amid severe weather surges
The record is now 149 tornadoes, with the previous record being 142 in 2024.
4 weeks ago
NAACP reacts to sentence for one person in Earl Moore, Jr. death
After pleading guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Peter Cadigan was given two years of probation along with community service.
4 weeks ago
Pritzker signs bill protecting medical records for abortion patients in Illinois
The new law will shield people from out-of-state retaliation.
4 weeks ago
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
4 weeks ago
Keaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
Wagler becomes the second-highest draft pick ever at Illinois, and the highest since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005.
