Feb. 26, 2026

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

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

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.

Illinois Invests $680K to Strengthen Public Libraries

Grants will expand technology access and educational programming for students, while new security funding aims to keep libraries safe

Springfield Celebrates 5th Annual Black Children's Book Week

Event aims to highlight importance of representation in children's literature.

Lincoln Library Hosts Black Authors Book Club

Library's ongoing book club celebrates Black literature and experiences year-round

Rural Health Transformation Program Raises Concerns Over Funding and Impact

Uncertainty surrounds how much rural hospitals will actually receive from the $50 billion initiative

First Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed in Metro East

State health officials urge residents to check MMR vaccination status after potential church exposure.

Recall Issued for Moringa Powder Capsules Linked to Drug-Resistant Salmonella

Illinois health officials warn consumers about Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules tied to multistate outbreak.