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Vault 66 Pinball
Local
22 hours ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

The body of Michael Satterfield, 66, was found in the area of this construction on North Grand Avenue East in Springfield.
Local
1 day ago
Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield’s relatives.

FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed outside of a convenience store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Local
2 days ago
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks about his office’s actions against the Trump administration during a Jan. 20, 2026, news conference marking the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
2 days ago
Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

Major League Baseball
Sports
2 days ago
MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

Owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Pope Leo
Sports
2 days ago
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Leo is a White Sox fan dating to his days growing up in Chicago.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
2 days ago
Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft

Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois’ Final Four run.

United Way of Central Illinois
Local
2 days ago
United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families

The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.

Singer performing on a colorful neon-lit stage in a sparkling blue sequined dress, holding a glittery microphone.
Local
2 days ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for “families to just enjoy a night out.”

A scene from the 2025 Memorial Health Championship
Local
2 days ago
Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield

Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.

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