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14 hours ago
UPDATE: Woman arrested for Springfield stabbing death
Police want the public's help investigating the case.
18 hours ago
Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons begin withholding physical mail
Illinois Department of Corrections to scan mail to combat contraband exposure.
18 hours ago
ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is aware of the shooting and demanded “a full, factual accounting of what’s happened today to ensure transparency and accountability.”
1 day ago
Illinois Freedom Caucus files articles of impeachment against Pritzker
GOP claims Pritzker made "vile" comments in wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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."
2 days 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.”
2 days 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.
2 days ago
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Charlie Kirk is a native of Illinois.
3 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.
3 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.
3 days ago
Taylorville man sentenced on 2024 child porn charges
Jeffrey Dyer has been sent to prison for 14 years.
3 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.
3 days ago
Cardinals Hall of Famer to visit Springfield for stadium fundraiser
Proceeds will help pay for needed stadium improvements.
3 days ago
Reps. Miller, LaHood, Bost introduce measure to honor Charlie Kirk
Kirk, a native of Illinois, died Wednesday in Utah.
3 days ago
The Latest: Shooter eludes capture after assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Kirk was a native of the Chicago suburbs.
3 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.
3 days ago
Potbelly is being acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566 million
Potbelly has two locations in Springfield.
3 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.
