Lifestyle
Springfield's Wm. Vans Cafe rebrands as British restaurant
The award-winning coffee shop has merged with Trish and Mary's Public House under Conn Hospitality Group.
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Seeks More Participants
Illinois veterans encouraged to sign up for upcoming flights to visit WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Springfield Schools Seek Top Teacher, Administrator Nominations
Annual awards program accepting applications through February
Sports
Illinois Officials Urge Super Bowl Fans to Get Sober Ride Home
State transportation and law enforcement remind partygoers to plan ahead for safe travel after the big game.
Illinois Authorities Urge Safe Super Bowl Weekend
Increased patrols and enforcement to prevent impaired driving and ensure seat belt use
UIS Hires First Women's Flag Football Coach
Coach Colin Wood will lead the new Prairie Stars team starting in Spring 2027.
Crime
Family Reacts to 20-Year Sentence for Sonya Massey's Killer
Supporters and family members hold press conference following conviction of Sean Grayson
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
Business
Illinois Treasurer Urges Residents to Check for Missing Money
National Unclaimed Property Day is this weekend, and Treasurer Frerichs encourages people to search for unclaimed funds.
Illinois Announces $3.6M in Grants for Local Food Infrastructure
Funds will support processing, aggregation, and distribution to boost local farmers and communities
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.
Politics
Judicial Watch Sues Illinois Governor Over FOIA Request Linked to Photo With Murder Suspect
Lawsuit claims Pritzker's office failed to adequately respond to request about September 2025 event where governor was photographed with Kellen McMiller, who was later charged with murder.
'Tax the rich!' advocates target billionaires, digital ads
Illinois lawmakers propose surcharge on billionaires, tax on digital advertising to boost state revenue
Springfield faith leaders pray for Haitians, call for compassion, justice
Hundreds gather to support Haitian immigrants facing deportation as TPS set to expire
