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Hoover Avenue
Crime
2 years ago
Coroner identifies Springfield woman dead in deputy-involved shooting

Preliminary autopsy reports indicate 36-year-old Sonya Massey of Springfield died from a gunshot wound.

ISBE sign
Education
2 years ago
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments

High school students to start new exams in spring 2025

Gov. Pritzker
National
2 years ago
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign

Meeting comes after calls for Biden to step down as Democratic candidate.

Terrence Shannon, Jr.
Sports
2 years ago
Timberwolves welcome Terrence Shannon Jr. after his trying final year at Illinois

Shannon landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a place that sure looks like an ideal fit.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield.
Local
2 years ago
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand 

Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time.

4th of July sparklers and flag
Local
2 years ago
4th of July weekend weather outlook

Rain and storms in the forecast.

Voting booth in Sangamon County
Local
2 years ago
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections 

Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data.

Road work ahead of
Local
2 years ago
Water main work closes northbound Amos Avenue

Northbound lanes of Amos Avenue will be closed at Washington Street to Mossman Avenue.

AK-47s
Local
2 years ago
Supreme Court sidesteps challenge to Illinois assault weapons ban

The Supreme Court sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights Tuesday, declining to hear a challenge to the assault weapons ban in Illinois.