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The Fighting Illini men's basketball team celebrate their advancement to the Final Four after defeating Iowa Saturday night.
Sports
2 months ago
Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

Illinois never led in the first half but took its first lead just after halftime.

Downtown Springfield with Capitol in the distance
Local
2 months ago
Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield’s “busy” tourism season.

Sangamon County Fair
Entertainment
2 months ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

alcohol abuse
IL State News
2 months ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

Local
2 months ago
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg

First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline. 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
2 months ago
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a “high-energy women’s event” combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

Jeremy LaFleur
Crime
2 months ago
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Alexander Martinez
Crime
2 months ago
Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude. 

Noodle -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week

Noodle “turns into a total lovebug.”

Sally -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week

Playful, and a “zest for life!”

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