Sports
Springfield Area Wrestlers Qualify for State Finals
Eight individual sectional champions among boys and girls state qualifiers
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
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
Tech
Illinois Residents Wary of Driverless Vehicles Without Safety Reforms
Survey finds majority oppose autonomous taxis without common-sense regulations in place
Illinois Cybersecurity Summit Focuses on Protecting Public Sector
Annual event to address evolving cyber threats and strengthen resilience for state and local government
Waymo-backed bill could make self-driving cars legal in Illinois in three years
Proposed legislation would allow autonomous vehicle pilot programs in several Illinois counties before statewide legalization.
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
Penny Shortage Frustrates Illinois Retailers
Lack of federal guidance leaves businesses struggling with how to handle the disappearance of the one-cent coin.
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.
