Weather
Landmark Springfield building catches fire
The historic home of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post is damaged in blaze.
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.
Lifestyle
Annual Spring Coin Show Returns to Springfield
Illinois Numismatic Association hosts 36th annual event with 75 dealer tables
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.
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
Business
Springfield City Council Approves New Cannabis Dispensary
The city's latest dispensary will bring more access to legal marijuana products.
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.
Sports
UIS Baseball Falls 17-12 to Drury
Despite two home runs from Kaden Griffitts and 12 total walks, the Prairie Stars could not overcome the Drury Panthers in the extra inning game.
Arlington Heights Mayor Warns Bears Could Move by End of Month Without Deal
Illinois legislature faces pressure to finalize stadium incentives for the Chicago Bears.
Indiana Makes Play for Chicago Bears, Raising Tensions with Illinois
The historic NFL franchise considers moving across state lines as Illinois offers tax incentives to keep them.
