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Washington D.C., United States - 12 July 2026: Close-up of AARP homepage on a smartphone.
Local
2 hours ago
Illinois designated an AARP age-friendly state

Announcement comes after launch of EngAging Illinois.

Shane Briggs reads to students at Southern View Elementary School in Springfield District 186.
Local
4 hours ago
Reading program returns for fourth year at Springfield schools

About 100 men volunteer across the district to read to first and third graders.

Shane Ross
Local
4 hours ago
Taylorville man accused of sexually assaulting child at local YMCA

Police don’t say specifically when Ross may have assaulted a child at the Christian County Y, but court records say he will remain in custody after being deemed a real and present threat.

Pope Leo
Health & Wellness
19 hours ago
Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.

This man allegedly broke into cars at the Springfield Memorial Hospital Physicians' Parking Garage September 9, 2026.
Local
22 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying parking lot burglar

Man allegedly broke into cars into hospital parking garage.

Sports
23 hours ago
Kevin Byard looking forward to return to Chicago to face Bears, Caleb Williams

Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.

Chicago Bears
Sports
23 hours ago
Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats

Jackson left Sunday’s 31-23 win at Atlanta. He had a did-not-practice designation on Monday and was listed as limited on Tuesday with hip and quadriceps injuries.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
24 hours ago
1 hospitalized in Springfield shooting

Officers found a man with a gunshot wound when they arrived on scene.

Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and others take part in a ceremony from the advocates for "Marsy's Law."
Local
1 day ago
Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney and staff recognized for working with crime victims

The award was handed out Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex in Springfield.

The Baldwin Energy Complex in southwestern Illinois is set to shut down at the end of 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)
IL State News
2 days ago
Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.

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