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10 hours ago
Rulings made for, and against, the defense ahead of start of Grayson murder trial
A judge ruled Grayson's previous work history can't be entered into evidence, but also that an alleged history of aggression by Sonya Massey can't be introduced either.
14 hours ago
Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing
Other Illinoisans also won money during the drawing.
16 hours ago
GOP ’26: Ted’s in the race
Dabrowski says Illinoisans have "Pritzker fatigue" and should turn to "a Polish guy who speaks pretty good Spanish."
16 hours ago
Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
Trump said he “would have preferred going to Chicago,” where local politicians have fiercely resisted his plans, but he suggested it was a “hostile” place with “professional agitators.”
17 hours ago
Bears, hemp on JB’s mind
"It is a shame on legislators and on this state that we are not already doing something about" regulating intoxicating hemp, Pritzker said.
19 hours ago
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Charlie Kirk is a native of Illinois.
2 days ago
More local colleges report record enrollments
Illinois College and Millikin University join the list of schools throughout Central Illinois seeing record-topping enrollment after the 10th day of classes.
2 days ago
A day of horror is now a day of service
Students and staff at UIS spent Sept. 11 assembling care packages for the troops.
2 days ago
Taylorville man sentenced on 2024 child porn charges
Jeffrey Dyer has been sent to prison for 14 years.
2 days ago
Another family comes forward with remains from funeral home that are misidentified
The remains were from Heinz Funeral Home, which allegedly misidentified as many as 800 sets of remains.
2 days ago
Cardinals Hall of Famer to visit Springfield for stadium fundraiser
Proceeds will help pay for needed stadium improvements.
2 days ago
Reps. Miller, LaHood, Bost introduce measure to honor Charlie Kirk
Kirk, a native of Illinois, died Wednesday in Utah.
2 days ago
The Latest: Shooter eludes capture after assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Kirk was a native of the Chicago suburbs.
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect wanted in theft, criminal damage incident
Damage to a Stevenson Drive business on August 3, along with money taken.
2 days ago
Potbelly is being acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566 million
Potbelly has two locations in Springfield.
2 days ago
The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah and a suspect is on the loose
Charlie Kirk is a native of the Chicago suburbs. Gov. Pritzker is among those reacting.
2 days ago
Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador
“Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history, and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,” Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement.
2 days ago
Dick Van Dyke nears 100: A new documentary reveals untold stories
The portrait is bookended with a visit to his hometown of Danville, Illinois, where he visits his childhood home, the radio station where he started his career as a DJ at age 16 and his old high school where he took the stage once more to join in with the students performing songs from some of his most beloved films.
2 days ago
Teams from Ameren to compete in ‘National Gas Rodeo’
The National Gas Rodeo continues until Friday.
2 days ago
Why a donor gave $100 million, a record, to U of I Athletics program
“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”
