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3 weeks ago
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court
Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.
3 weeks ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins
56 areas and pieces of history are featured -- including Springfield.
3 weeks ago
Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC for remainder of Unrivaled season
eese led Unrivaled with 12.2 rebounds per game last season and led Rose in blocked shots.
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Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’
On Wednesday, the company said it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development.
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Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
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Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
3 weeks ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway
Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.
3 weeks ago
Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair
The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.
3 weeks ago
Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.
3 weeks ago
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.
3 weeks ago
Former Illini Devon Witherspoon wins Super Bowl LX with Seahawks
Former Illinois All-American delivers dominant defensive performance on football’s biggest stage.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial
Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."
3 weeks ago
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape.
3 weeks ago
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.
3 weeks ago
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules
The states affected include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
3 weeks ago
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.
4 weeks ago
Former Prairie Star Esteban Hernandez signs Minor League contract with Atlanta Braves
Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.
4 weeks ago
Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox
Hays joins an outfield group that also includes Andrew Benintendi and Luisangel Acuña, who was acquired from the New York Mets in the Luis Robert Jr. trade.
4 weeks ago
Arturas Karnisovas launches Bulls’ rebuild with series of trades at deadline
“Being in the middle is what we don't want to do,” Karnisovas said Thursday. “I think we’ve seen that for the past four years and we want to change that.”
