Sports
Prairie Stars Defeat Lewis in Close Conference Battle
Illinois Springfield men's basketball team secures 63-58 victory over Lewis at home
Prairie Stars Secure Key GLVC Win Against Lewis
Illinois Springfield women's basketball team edges Lewis 59-56 with strong fourth quarter performance
Lincoln Sisters Lead Team to Regional Basketball Title
Lily and Paisley Holmes combine for 20 points in victory over Mount Zion
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
Christopher Lloyd Ellis, 42, Passes Away
Beloved Illinois man remembered for his love of the outdoors and family
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.
Politics
Illinois Diverts Road Funds to Transit, Angering Downstate Officials
New law redirects $860 million in sales tax revenue from motor fuels away from road projects, with 85% going to Chicago-area transit and 15% to downstate.
Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor
Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim stands to succeed Mendoza as Illinois Comptroller in Democratic primary
Illinois Secretary of State Criticizes Federal Moves on CDL Grants and Issuances
Giannoulias says federal actions disrupt trucking, supply chains, and the agriculture industry in Illinois
