Weather
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Possible in Springfield Area
National Weather Service warns of high winds, heavy rain, and potential for EF-3 tornadoes
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
Lifestyle
Illinois Conservation Foundation Hosts Happy Little 5K
Annual run celebrates trees and the great outdoors in Illinois
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.
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.
Economics
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
Sports
Indiana Aims to Lure Chicago Bears from Illinois
Illinois lawmakers respond with tax incentives to keep the historic NFL franchise in the state
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions Between Midwest States
Illinois proposes tax incentives to keep historic NFL franchise from moving across state border
Prairie Stars Rally for 13-9 Victory Over Davenport
Ill.-Springfield secures victory with six-run seventh inning rally
