Mar. 11, 2026

NWS: Severe Weather Possible Tuesday in Central Illinois

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats, with a chance of tornadoes.

Illinois Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Season

IEMA OHS provides safety tips for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and power outages

Illinois Launches Online Dashboard to Track Snow and Ice Efforts

New dashboard provides real-time data on salt usage, plow activity, and road conditions

Prairie Stars Rally for 13-9 Victory Over Davenport

Ill.-Springfield secures victory with six-run seventh inning rally

Mount Pulaski rallies to force OT, wins 1A semifinal

Alyson Murphy's last-second 3-pointer sends game to overtime as Mount Pulaski defeats Brown County

MacArthur Defeats Champaign Centennial in Sectional Final

Generals advance to sectional title game after big second quarter

Illinois Expands ABLE Accounts, Allowing 250,000 More Residents with Disabilities to Save

New law raises age limit from 26 to 46, giving more Illinoisans access to disability savings tool without risking federal benefits.

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.

Rare Mary Lincoln Dress Displayed at ALPLM

First time the "strawberry dress" has been shown publicly in 15 years.

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.

Illinois, Cook County Erase $2B in Medical Debt

State and county programs buy debt for pennies on the dollar to provide relief to low-income residents

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