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Local
7 months ago
Nokomis schools closed due to storm damage

According to the Montgomery County Emergency Services Agency, severe weather caused damage in the eastern and southern parts of the county.

Local
7 months ago
Two Republicans take on Miller in primary

Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge join incumbent on 15th CD ballot.

The CPAP unit should at least be dusted off regularly, and the mask should be cleaned daily, according to Memorial Health.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Like you, your CPAP needs some TLC

Parts of a CPAP need to be cleaned daily, if possible.

The National Weather Service forecast for Sunday's winter and severe weather.
Local
7 months ago
Tornadoes, hail, rain, wind, snow, blizzard all possible in Central Illinois Sunday

“Every type of weather you could possibly think of is happening.”

March Madness
Local
7 months ago
The math of March Madness

UI prof digs into a “cornucopia” of numbers.

District 186 headquarters sign
Local
7 months ago
Choppy waters ahead for finances, construction in District 186?

More borrowing and delayed construction are possible as board members squabble.

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 2015: Commercial Southwest Airlines jet landing on Chicago Midway Airport. Midway is second largest airport in Chicago, United States.
Business
7 months ago
Southwest Airlines to discontinue service at Chicago’s O’Hare

Airline cites operational challenges and will focus on expanded flights from Chicago Midway starting June 4.

A BUNN coffeemaker sits ready for use at the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
Business
7 months ago
Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company

No comment as of yet on manufacturing operations, or other businesses with the BUNN name attached.

A Kalshi ad that aired during last year’s NBA finals touts the wide variety of events people can place bets on, including the number of hurricanes in a year. (Credit: Kalshi ad screenshot)
Business
7 months ago
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

The Illinois Supreme Court held a session on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of its tradition of “riding the circuit,” which is meant to make the court more accessible to people in all parts of the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation

Chief Justice says ‘riding the circuit’ is a tradition dating back to Medieval England.