Sports
Illinois Springfield Women's Basketball Falls to Upper Iowa
Prairie Stars unable to hold fourth quarter lead in close conference matchup
Prairie Stars Overcome Early Deficit for 19-10 Win
No. 10 Illinois Springfield baseball team secures decisive victory over Missouri-St. Louis
Springfield Area Wrestling State Matchups Announced
Hundreds honor Rochester High School junior who died in northern Illinois
Business
Illinois Liquor Control Commission Launches New Licensing Portal
Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.
Illinois Lawmakers Grapple with Data Center Regulation
Balancing consumer costs and state competitiveness as data centers strain power grids
Springfield Restaurant Abruptly Closes
MCL chain bakery and restaurant shutters after decades in business.
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
Taxpayers Could Face Millions in Cleanup Costs for Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells in Illinois
Study finds thousands of unplugged wells pose health and environmental risks, with the state potentially liable for over $1 billion in cleanup costs.
Illinois Erases $1.1B in Medical Debt
Medical debt relief letters are arriving for 500,000 Illinois residents
Illinois Unemployment 1099-G Tax Forms Now Available
IDES says forms for 2025 benefits can be accessed online or by mail.
Lifestyle
Illinois Invests Over $680K to Strengthen Public Libraries
Grants will expand technology access and educational programming for students, while new security funding aims to keep libraries safe
Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Handsome three-year-old pup available for foster and adoption
Bonded Siblings Gerald and Poppy Seek Forever Home Together
Tabby hunk and petite torbie cat siblings looking for adoption at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center
