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Measles virus illustration
Local
7 hours ago
State: Measles outbreak reported in east central Illinois

Nine total cases in Illinois this year.

A 300-foot limestone bluff at Inspiration Point in the Shawnee National Forest. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)
IL State News
11 hours ago
Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act.

FILE - Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins plays during a WNBA basketball game against the Portland Fire in Portland, Ore., May 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Sports
11 hours ago
Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury

Diggins, a South Bend, Indiana, native who turned 36 on Aug. 2, had knee surgery in October.

Chicago Bears
Sports
11 hours ago
Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds

Their NFL-record seven wins after trailing in the last two minutes of regulation included a stunner over the Minnesota Vikings, whose go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left was washed out by a kickoff coverage gaffe that led to a 56-yard return and game-winning field goal by the Bears as time expired.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks to reporters following a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sports
12 hours ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries

The major reason is quarterback Caleb Williams’ development in his second season under coach Ben Johnson and third year overall.

Jackson Koivun lines up his ball on the first green during the first round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Sports
12 hours ago
Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college

“I’m just happy he took a chance on me. I’m going to give it my all,” Koivun said.

Artifacts and memorabilia depicting the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen are displayed in the Sheen Museum on July 15, 2026, in Peoria, Ill. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
IL State News
12 hours ago
He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood

Pope Leo XIV — a native Illinoisan like Sheen — greenlighted the beatification in February after years of delays.

Manners Park Dining Hall in Taylorville, which is currently closed.
Local
1 day ago
New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park

Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.

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