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Boston, Massachusetts USA - November 16, 2024: Hundreds of counter protesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston
National
2 years ago
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

One case comes from Carbondale, Illinois, which is located near the state’s southern border and passed an ordinance after becoming a destination for patients from nearby states with abortion bans.

Nelson farm
Agriculture
2 years ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Brian Campbell, of the United States, embraces his girlfriend Kelsi McKee after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Sports
2 years ago
Brian Campbell cashes in on a big break and wins Mexico Open for first PGA Tour title

Campbell played college golf at Illinois and was the low amateur in the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

sunny
Local
2 years ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Highs in the 50s to start the week

Expect highs in the 50s for most of the workweek.

2 Springfield YMCA Teams head to the 2 Ball Basketball State Championship.
Local
2 years ago
2 Springfield YMCA Teams will compete in the 2-Ball Basketball State Championship

The two teams are Will Trapp and Jude Tennil and Hallie Johnson and Alivia Lewey.

Bud - APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Bud – APL Dog of the Week

Bud is a 4-year-old white American Pitbull terrier mix with the cutest little black circle around his eye which makes him resemble the Target dog!

Local
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny and warmer

Temps climbing into the 50s by Monday.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exits the House chambers in the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
IL State News
2 years ago
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”

On May 7, state-issued driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for domestic flights or at certain federal facilities such as military bases or federal courthouses.

Steven Griffin
Crime
2 years ago
Stepfather faces eight counts, including first-degree murder, in stepson’s death

Griffin allegedly failed to provide enough food and water for the teen and reportedly is responsible for the blunt force head and body injuries that led to the Garza’s death.

James Macrander
Crime
2 years ago
45-year-old arrested in Jacksonville for sexual assault of a minor

Police were tipped off to the possibility of a sexual assault on Sunday