IDNR Seeking Campground Hosts for 2026 Camping Season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to serve as campground hosts at various state parks and recreation areas.
Mount Pulaski rallies to force OT, wins 1A semifinal
Illinois Launches Online Dashboard to Track Snow and Ice Efforts
Crime
Ashley Flynn's Family Pushes for Financial Clarity Amid Murder Case
Family Demands Financial Transparency After Murder Charge Against Ashley Flynn's Husband

Help Needed Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Hundreds of dollars in purchases made with stolen card in Springfield
Springfield man arrested after Jetsetter incident
Authorities say the 22-year-old suspect fled the scene after an alleged assault and hit-and-run.
Weather
Illinois Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season
State emergency agencies warn of potential storms, outages, and damages as spring approaches

Illinois Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season
State emergency agencies warn of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and power outages as spring approaches
March Declared Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois
State agencies urge residents to prepare for extreme weather events
Sports
MacArthur Defeats Champaign Centennial in Sectional Final
Generals advance to sectional title game after big second quarter

UIS Men's Basketball Falls at Rockhurst in Regular-Season Finale
Prairie Stars battle back from early deficit but can't overcome Hawks' free-throw shooting in loss
Prairie Stars Defeat Lewis in Close Conference Battle
Illinois Springfield men's basketball team secures 63-58 victory over Lewis at home
Lifestyle
Rare Mary Lincoln Dress Displayed at ALPLM
First time the "strawberry dress" has been shown publicly in 15 years.

Illinois Fishing Licenses Now Available
New annual licenses on sale as spring fishing season approaches
Fire Breaks Out at Curve Inn Dive Bar Near Springfield
No injuries reported as firefighters respond to early morning blaze at popular local establishment.
Business
Illinois Treasurer Grants $200K to 10 Nonprofits for Housing and Job Programs
Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River receives $20,000 to help families facing housing instability.

Illinois Lawmakers Grapple with Regulating Data Centers
Balancing consumer costs and economic competitiveness as data centers strain power grids
Zoning Board Advances Proposed Data Center Near Waverly
Conditional permitted use recommendation moves project to county board for final approval.