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
Health
Illinois Blames Trump Administration for $100M in Public Health Cuts
State says funding reductions will harm critical programs statewide
Damon Harbison Elected to Second Term on Illinois Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees
SSM Health leader continues to shape the future of healthcare in Illinois
Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics to Host Community Blood Drive
ImpactLife will provide blood components for the drive on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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
Politics
Illinois GOP Senate Candidates Face Off in First Major Debate
Three leading candidates pitched themselves as best equipped to turn the seat red after over four decades of Democratic control.
Illinois Proposes Lowering DUI Limit to 0.05, One of Nation's Strictest
The new law would govern driving, boating, snowmobiling, and even workplace injury claims.
G92 Member Talks Uniting Springfield Churches to Protect Immigrants
Kristin Monroe discusses the group's efforts to heal divisions and prevent deportations.
Lifestyle
Italian Immigrant Painter Honored George Washington in Iconic Capitol Fresco
Constantino Brumidi's 'Apotheosis of Washington' mural is a masterpiece adorning the U.S. Capitol dome.
Illinois Schools Awarded Nearly $40K for Habitat Projects
Four local schools receive grants from state conservation program
Education unions rally in Uptown Normal for increased state funding
Protesters call for Springfield to better manage education budgets and retirement policies
