Powerball
IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M, matching five Powerball numbers

The winner matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball.

IL State News
11 months ago
Governor Pritzker to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki: Trump has it backwards

Guv: Biden’s timing “hobbled” Harris

Scam call
Crime
11 months ago
Springfield police warn of phone scam impersonating officers

These scammers falsely claim that the recipient has an active warrant and must make an immediate payment.

Boston, Massachusetts USA - November 16, 2024: Hundreds of counter protesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston
National
11 months ago
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

One case comes from Carbondale, Illinois, which is located near the state’s southern border and passed an ordinance after becoming a destination for patients from nearby states with abortion bans.

Nelson farm
Agriculture
11 months ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Crime
11 months ago
Springfield City Council hears concerns about human trafficking

As the city fights illicit massage parlors, a 14-year-old girl reads an essay

Brian Campbell, of the United States, embraces his girlfriend Kelsi McKee after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Sports
11 months ago
Brian Campbell cashes in on a big break and wins Mexico Open for first PGA Tour title

Campbell played college golf at Illinois and was the low amateur in the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

Milan K. Patel sold the $3.1 million winning Ultimate Diamond Jackpot ticket at Komal Wine and Liquor in Chicago.
IL State News
11 months ago
$3M lottery ticket sold at convenience store near O’Hare Airport

The winner has one year from the drawing to claim the $3,188,104.

Local
11 months ago
City releases list of hopefuls for vacancy on Springfield City Council

Council confirmed Jeff Cox to W1 slot Feb. 18

sunny
Local
11 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Highs in the 50s to start the week

Expect highs in the 50s for most of the workweek.