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Commemoration Ceremony at Camp Butler
Local
8 months ago
Commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender

The ceremony included, a wreath dedication, a moment of silence, and military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

Governor JB Pritzker signs several union-backed bills at the Springfield AFL-CIO headquarters.
Local
8 months ago
On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
8 months ago
Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

Agriculture
8 months ago
Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing

An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
8 months ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, and investor Howard G. Buffett, participate in a news conference on human trafficking Wednesday in Decatur.
Crime
8 months ago
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Illustration of what in 2024 was a proposed agreement between ADM and the EPA.
Agriculture
8 months ago
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

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Local
8 months ago
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

Chicago Police squad car
Crime
8 months ago
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

IL State News
8 months ago
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.