The remains were from Heinz Funeral Home, which allegedly misidentified as many as 800 sets of remains.
Proceeds will help pay for needed stadium improvements.
Kirk, a native of Illinois, died Wednesday in Utah.
The National Gas Rodeo continues until Friday.
Overall enrollment in the U of I system is up, while down slightly at UIS.
The Bank of Springfield Center (BOS) says as part of their 100th anniversary tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will play here January 8.
Benchy Couloute shot and killed a man at a home in Cass County.
The next Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court replaced the first Black Chief Justice.
View video here of the incident where K’Shawn Rush allegedly assaulted a dog, Springfield Police officers, and his girlfriend.
A July 19, 2025 shooting claimed the life of Rekeea Jackson-Mason, 36, Chatham.
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