Sports
UIS Completes Sweep With 7-6 Victory Over Savannah State
Prairie Stars rally in the ninth inning to clinch the series win
Illinois Boosts Super Bowl Safety with Sober Driving and Seat Belt Campaigns
State police and transportation officials urge fans to plan ahead for safe rides home from Super Bowl parties.
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.
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
Crime
Springfield Firefighter Injured at Barn Blaze
Details remain limited on the incident and the firefighter's condition.
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
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
Illinois Proposes Tear Gas Ban and Pepper Spray Regulations
New bill aims to restrict chemical agents and create public health oversight
Illinois Governor Blasts Trump Administration for Denying Disaster Aid
Pritzker claims FEMA's denial of aid for August 2025 storms was a "politically motivated decision".
Illinois Governor Slams Trump Administration for Denying Disaster Aid
Pritzker calls decision "a politically motivated" move that "punishes thousands of Illinois families"
