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.
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
Crime
Illinois State Police Conduct Over 1,000 Firearm Enforcement Details in 2025
Efforts aimed at reducing gun violence and ensuring compliance with state laws
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
Business
Ali Group Acquires BUNN, Promises 'Business as Usual'
BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group's 'Welbilt' division with 'operational independence'.
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
