Local
1 year ago
Annual report shows gains in some areas of gambling may come at others’ expense

State reached record-high tax revenue of over $2 billion last year

Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer
Sports
1 year ago
Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks

The Illini’s Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011.

Local
1 year ago
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history

A 23-count indictment against him includes racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud and attempted extortion charges.

Sports
1 year ago
Chicago Bears stay focused on city’s lakefront for new stadium, team president says

The Bears are asking for public funding to help make it happen.

Sangamon County sheriff patch on uniform
Local
1 year ago
Sins of the husband

Public commenter: Allegation should have been “red flag” against Sheriff Paula Crouch.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Half Dome – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

October is officially designated as Black Cat Awareness month.

Local
1 year ago
“Armed and Dangerous” – Marshals on the manhunt

Hays may be driving a white, 1991, Ford F-150, IL license plate number 3490361B.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
More than 65 grams of cocaine seized from Springfield residence

Police report a digital scale and packing materials were also found at the residence.

Local
1 year ago
Report: Lawyers bully lawyers

It doesn’t stop after high school