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From left, Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras shoots against Nebraska's Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg, Pryce Sandfort and Cale Jacobsen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Sports
8 months ago
No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
8 months ago
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors

Illinois’ Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.

Village of Moweaqua
Local
8 months ago
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

“There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have,” said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

Willie and Ashley Wardlow
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

In 2024, Allen was finally elected by the Hall of Fame’s veterans committee.
Sports
8 months ago
Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame

Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.

Colorectal cancer
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening

Medical experts say screenings are especially important because colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults.

A volunteer with Street Samaritans hands out a care package to a person camping underneath a bridge in November in the Chicago area. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Jacques Abou-Rizk)
IL State News
8 months ago
Report outlines premature deaths, chronic health problems among homeless Illinoisans

Nonprofits are pushing forward with proactive measures to provide health care and basic services.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too

The “Spring Forward” time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.

Moweaqua Police badge
Local
8 months ago
Police chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department

Locke said Hale did not give her a reason for the resignation.