Education
10 months ago
Trans kids in girls’ locker room? Freedom Caucus says, no way

Deerfield case has Downstate GOP reps’ attention

Local
10 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Mild Week Ahead, Storms Possible Friday

Friday will be the warmest day with a high of 73, but a 58% chance of storms.

Local
10 months ago
Free Spring Yard Waste Drop-Off for Springfield Residents

And don’t forget—branch drop-off is free year-round!

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
10 months ago
Fixing water leaks and improving efficiency

Read More on CWLP’s Blog for #FixALeak ideas as well as tips on how to save with indoor and outdoor water use.

A bicycle lane along Market Street in Philadelphia, on June 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois teams up with other states to defend green transportation projects targeted by Trump

California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania joined forces for a national organizing effort dubbed the Clean Rides Network.

Sangamon County Coroner office
Local
10 months ago
Coroner identifies man who jumped from Peoria Road bridge

Preliminary autopsy findings indicate the cause of death to be consistent with drowning.

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) scores against Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Sports
10 months ago
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavier on Friday night.

US Senator Dick Durbin speaks as he stands up for Science rally to protest the Trump administration's science policies and federal job cuts Friday, March 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
10 months ago
Sen. Durbin: Trump’s tax plan threatens Medicaid coverage for 800,000 Illinoisans

Cuts to Medicaid could also endanger small, rural hospitals.

SIU Match Day
Local
10 months ago
SIU Match Day

There were lots of tears, cheers, and excitement as students celebrated the next chapter in their careers.

Weekend Rundown
10 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend

Top picks for things to do in Springfield this weekend.