Lifestyle
Springfield Schools Seek Top Teacher, Administrator Nominations
Annual awards program accepting applications through February
Meet Bagheera & Timone — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
Brothers want to go to a good home together!
Meet Stewart, Sangamon County Animal Control's Dog of the Week
This 3-year-old pup is looking for a forever home after a rough start
Crime
Former Illinois Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Sonya Massey
Shooting of Black woman who called 911 prompts reforms, $10 million settlement
Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Killing Black Woman
Sean Grayson faces up to 20 years in prison for fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
Former Illinois Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Unarmed Black Woman
Sonya Massey, 36, was shot by ex-deputy Sean Grayson after calling 911 about a possible intruder in her home.
Business
Industry Leaders Address Battery Fire Risks at CDRA Conference
Representatives from CDRA, SWANA, NWRA and ReMA discuss detection, training and funding to combat battery-related fires in waste and recycling operations.
Illinois Announces $3.6M in Grants for Local Food Infrastructure
Funds will support processing, aggregation, and distribution of value-added agricultural products
Illinois Farm Bureau Hosts 'Everything Local' Conference
Annual event at BOS Center focuses on organic farming, college programs, and diversifying farm income
Politics
New SNAP Work Requirements Threaten Benefits for Thousands in Illinois
Stricter rules go into effect on February 1, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of recipients
Budzinski Releases Anti-Corruption Agenda to Reform Federal Government
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski unveils sweeping proposals to address self-dealing, dark money, and restore accountability in Washington.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Theis to Retire in January 2026
Sanjay Tailor appointed as interim replacement by the Illinois Supreme Court
Entertainment
Sheinelle Jones Recalls Manager Asking Her to 'Look More Like Halle Berry'
The Today show co-host says she was also asked to change the spelling of her first name early in her career.
Sheinelle Jones Recalls Being Told to Change Herself Early in Career
The Today co-host was asked to alter her name and appearance when starting out in TV news.
Bart Simpson's Prank Call to Moe's Tavern
Crossword clue reveals classic TV joke
