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A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Will Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?

SCOTUS allows Trump administration to move forward with restrictions while legal challenges continue.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom greets a friend before a WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
1 month ago
Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’

Alter told reporters Freedom is not allowed inside of Wintrust Arena for Sky games “unless sometime in the future he’s able to prove to us to our satisfaction that he is able to abide by our rules without being a potential threat.”

Chicago Cubs Baseball
Sports
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record

The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle Mariners before rallying for a 19-2 win.

Wrigley Field in Chicago
Sports
1 month ago
Family celebrates its connection to the Chicago Cubs and its viewpoint for the team’s history

Born in Chicago in 1924, Jerry Goldstick started going to Cubs games when he was a kid.

Social Security and Washington
National
1 month ago
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do

The measure that Durbin, D-Ill., and Cassidy, R-La., are pushing would not dictate an outcome, but instead set up a process for Congress to take action.

Local
1 month ago
Springfield city council may extend ShotSpotter

A public commenter says at $1.1M over three years, it’s not worth it.

Local
1 month ago
Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections

From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, “I don’t think there will ever be another Dolly Parton.”

First Citizen Award
Local
1 month ago
Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation

“I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation.  We’ve got the staff to pull this off.  So, we’re excited to take it on this year,” said Tapscott.

Animal Protective League staff members Amelia Bluhm and Jenna Holmes help care for a dog at Barrow County Animal Services in Georgia.
Local
1 month ago
APL still moving despite June tornado that destroyed building, even helping a Georgia shelter

APL: We’re close to being able to demolish our building.

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