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Inky -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 hours ago
Meet Inky — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Are you looking for a “house panther”?

Baron -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
10 hours ago
Meet Baron — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelters are full! Adopt or foster a pet like Baron today!

Men's gymnastics
Sports
20 hours ago
Fred Richard wins 2nd straight all-around crown, Stanford wins 11th NCAA gymnastics championship

Competition was held at the University of Illinois.

Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.
Crime
2 days ago
Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.
Crime
2 days ago
Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.
Local
2 days ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 days ago
Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
3 days ago
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

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