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harvesting corn
Local
42 minutes ago
Harvest off to a fast start across central Illinois

Harvest already in full swing in some areas after Labor Day.

Narcan
Local
48 minutes ago
Naloxone shift to generic version helps stretch state’s overdose prevention funds

Health officials say lower cost means more kits can reach the public.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Texas Democratic Party press conference ahead of the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gabriela Passos)
IL State News
15 hours ago
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas

Bailey, Pritzker both working the sidelines of midterm Republican convention for support, money.

Attorneys for Capitol News Illinois, left, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office speak to Sangamon County Judge Jack Davis II during a hearing on Sept. 9, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell. Photo cropped to fit CCN size requirements.)
Local
15 hours ago
DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child

Agency director required to explain missed court dates at rescheduled hearing in October.

Indianapolis - Circa March 2022: Big Ten Conference logo also stylized as the Big 10 or B1G in downtown for the NCAA basketball tournament.
Sports
15 hours ago
Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games

The Big Ten had announced last week it would offer these enhanced replay reviews during Friday night telecasts. The Big Ten adjusted that plan Wednesday by saying it will cover all conference games, as well as home nonconference matchups that have Big Ten officiating crews.

Workers install a copper pipe to replace a lead service line that brings drinking water to homes Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman)
National
15 hours ago
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

The City of Springfield continues to replace lead water service lines as well.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
19 hours ago
New learning series goes along with new exhibit at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

“We wanted to take the idea of citizenship … in a way to help students understand what it means to be a good citizen, modeling that of Abraham Lincoln.”

A meeting on Springfield's 19th Street Rail Corridor was held Wednesday, September 9.
Local
1 day ago
Springfield 19th Street railroad corridor moves closer to redevelopment

City officials and community members gathered to contribute to a feasibility study.

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