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8 hours ago
Driver killed in 2 vehicle crash in Clinton identified

The coroner said that autopsy results showed Cowser died from blunt force trauma.

Illinois State Fair
Local
10 hours ago
Last day of Illinois State Fair brought families together

Whether it was the prizes, concerts or food that brought families out to the fair, many said they are taking home unforgettable memories.

Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington walks off the court ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham during the first half of an WNBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Sports
13 hours ago
No issues for Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington as Fever beat Sky in rematch

Cunningham downplayed any lingering animosity between the teams going into the game.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom greets a friend before a WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
13 hours ago
Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky’s Cloud

Freedom was sitting along the baseline. He had on a black shirt that read “WOMAN noun. adult human female.”

One of the "DOGtors on Call" at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Local
16 hours ago
Meet the ‘DOGtors’ bringing comfort to Springfield Memorial Hospital

The Springfield Memorial Foundation helped pay for the program’s certification expenses.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Local
1 day ago
UPDATE: Sean Grayson has died

Sonya Massey’s killer, with advanced-stage cancer, was recently denied early release,

Organ donation
Local
2 days ago
The importance, and emotion, of organ donation

Officials say even if you may not think you can donate an organ, register anyway.

A ribbon-cutting was held Saturday, August 22, for the new Cozy Dog monument that's part of the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
2 days ago
It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the “big dog” year-round.

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