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A father and son from Blue Mound are keeping old school country music alive through song — and by saving an iconic car used by music legend Ernest Tubb.
Local
6 months ago
Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history

“I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car,” Mike said.

Crab and lobster
Crime
6 months ago
Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen by a fraudulent trucking company, according to the broker who arranged the pickup.

Fighting Illini Football
Sports
6 months ago
Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season

“We don’t have to read about other years anymore,” Bielema said. “I think people usually either read about history or write history, and this group’s writing history and I think we’ll continue to do that.”

Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval is pictured in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement booking photo.
IL State News
6 months ago
Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation

Attorney says attempts to stay deportation action rejected .

The federal courthouse for the Southern District of Illinois is pictured in East St. Louis. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
6 months ago
Trump administration sues Illinois over state law limiting federal immigration actions

State law allows residents to sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights.

Holly of Johnston City, Illinois, celebrates with a big smile after winning a $250,000 jackpot playing the Illinois Lottery’s Magnificent Multiplier FastPlay game online.
IL State News
6 months ago
Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase

Johnston City woman’s mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery’s Magnificent Multiplier game.

A discarded Christmas tree
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.

Chicago Bears
Sports
6 months ago
Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers

The Bears try to avenge a 52-21 loss they had in Week 2 at Detroit against the Lions (8-8), who have lost three straight.

This home in the Long Creek area was among those damaged by a tornado Sunday.,
Local
6 months ago
Mother describes moment tornado hits Long Creek house

“It came straight towards the house, shook my whole house,” Tiffany Compagni said.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Sports
6 months ago
Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

“It’s frustrating,” Williams said. “You don’t want to lose a game ever. And then also, in that position, having a shot at the end is all you can ask for on this moment. But we’ve got to do better job overall.”