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IL State News
3 weeks ago
Remembering Emmett Till

July 25 will be a “day of reflection” to honor the teen and his mom.

This suspect stole merchandise from Walmart on N. Dirksen Parkway.
Local
3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft

The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.

Man at a podium giving a formal speech with a state seal on the lectern and two men in suits behind him.
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police

Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.

WNBA
Sports
3 weeks ago
WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment

Players have been sharing threats and harassment they’ve received on social media over the last few weeks.

FILE - Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Former WNBA stars Lauren Jackson, Elena Delle Donne to compete in All-Star shooting competition

The shooting stars winners will get $15,000. Each competitor will receive $7,500.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Sports
3 weeks ago
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract

Kane, 37, became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships.

The roof remains off the Animal Protective League building in Springfield, six weeks after a tornado did extensive damage.
Local
3 weeks ago
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

Mosquito carrying West Nile Virus.
Local
3 weeks ago
Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

The Christian County Health Department said residents don’t have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

Visit Springfield office
Local
3 weeks ago
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete

Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.

Local
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case

If the governor’s daughter were the victim, “I would want to wring this person’s neck.”

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