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Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.
Crime
6 months ago
County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.

Bates -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

Gerald and Poppy -- Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Gerald and Poppy — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Siblings that came to the shelter together want to go home together.

Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January. (Submitted photo taken by Alicia Hurtado, Chicago Abortion Fund)
IL State News
6 months ago
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

Jacksonville Police Department
Crime
6 months ago
Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion

Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.
Local
6 months ago
Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

Local
6 months ago
Medical debt relief program tops $1B erased

The program is two years old.

Lola -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week

A sweet, “quiet beauty.”

Dusty -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Dusty — APL Dog of the Week

Dusty is a “true cuddlebug.”

Lobbyists with a variety of health and human service organizations across Illinois watch Gov. Pritzker’s annual budget address at the Illinois State Library Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by George Alexandrakis)
Local
6 months ago
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal

Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.

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