Lifestyle
Education unions rally in Uptown Normal for increased state funding
Protesters call for Springfield to better manage education budgets and retirement policies
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.
Sports
Prairie Stars Fall to No. 24 Missouri S&T
Illinois Springfield men's basketball team unable to overcome opponent's hot shooting performance
Vote for Springfield's Top Girls Basketball Playoff Contender
15 teams vie for a spot in the state finals as the IHSA playoffs begin
UIS Completes Sweep With 7-6 Victory Over Savannah State
Prairie Stars rally in the ninth inning to clinch the series win
Crime
Jefferson County Dispatcher Wins State Award
Grace Cole recognized for her role in a high-profile murder investigation
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
Economics
Illinois Unemployment 1099-G Tax Forms Now Available
IDES says forms for 2025 benefits can be accessed online or by mail.
Illinois Faces Potential $1 Billion in Cleanup Costs for Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
A new report suggests the state's weak regulations and lack of data make it difficult to hold drilling companies accountable.
Illinois Faces $1 Billion Bill to Clean Up Abandoned Oil Wells
Report finds weak regulations and enforcement allow operators to avoid responsibility for decommissioning inactive wells
Business
Sangamon County Residents Debate Data Center Project
Residents raise concerns about proposed data center, despite months of public meetings and a potential final vote looming.
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
