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Police raided the Harrisburg, right, in May 2024 after customs officials in New York intercepted a package addressed to him that prosecutors said contained two silencers.
Crime
1 day ago
Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns

Federal prosecutor said Yaroslav Vishnevski operated a “mini gun factory” while he described himself as a hobbyist.

The homepage for the Illinois Reliable Information Sources, or IRIS, program, a new source for finding digital informational and research databases through your local library or the State Library website. (courtesy Illinois State Library)
IL State News
1 day ago
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education

The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.

Pharmacist filling prescription in pharmacy
IL State News
1 day ago
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete

The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, center front, is checked after being injured while attempting to catch a fly ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Sports
1 day ago
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort

Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbing at his right leg.

school physical
Local
1 day ago
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin

Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.

2026 Juneteenth Parade
Local
1 day ago
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive

The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield’s east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.

Ground was broken Thursday, June 11, on a new Rural King headquarters in Mattoon.
IL State News
2 days ago
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon

The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.

Sangamon County Jail mugshot of Vincent Kallal
Local
3 days ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges

An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.

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