Planned Parenthood procedure room in Springfield, IL
Health & Wellness
12 months ago
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections

The lawsuit seeks to prevent the state from requiring insurers to cover abortion coverage by arguing that doing so violates the First Amendment and 14th Amendment rights of its plaintiffs.

Priest collar
Local
12 months ago
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations

Both men acknowledged their actions were incompatible with their responsibilities in the church.

Jussie Smollett
Crime
12 months ago
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Smollett, who is Black and gay, told police in January 2019 that two men assaulted him in his downtown Chicago neighborhood, spouting slurs, tossing a noose around his neck, and yelling that he was in “MAGA country.”

George (Bugsy)Richards Jr.
Obituaries
12 months ago
George (Bugsy) Richards Jr.

George (Bugsy)Richards Jr. 65, departed this life on November 19, 2024, at Arcadia on […]

Ellen A. Banaitis
Obituaries
12 months ago
Ellen A. Banaitis

  Ellen A. Banaitis, 92, of Chatham, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at […]

Mary “June” Kendall
Obituaries
12 months ago
Mary “June” Kendall

Mary “June” Kendall, 87, of Chatham, IL, passed away at 2:41 p.m. on Monday, […]

Crime
12 months ago
Springfield woman indicted on first-degree murder charges for 2019 shooting

Police say the murder investigation required extensive department resources and involved collaboration with federal and state agencies.

Education
12 months ago
Seek proposals for easier school sports transfers

30-day gap can be half a season

Education
12 months ago
Linda McMahon: From WWE to Trump Cabinet

Statehouse reaction to Trump education pick