Armed members of the South Carolina National Guard are positioned outside of Union Station in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
National
4 months ago
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.
Agriculture
4 months ago
Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

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Local
4 months ago
Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

Local
4 months ago
Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
IL State News
4 months ago
The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

Education
4 months ago
Two new abortion laws in IL

Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.

Education
4 months ago
D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold

Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.
Education
4 months ago
Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

Local
4 months ago
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

Education
4 months ago
Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.