Illinois State Fair
Local
2 years ago
IDNR offers free campsites during State Fair

Twenty-five campsites have been set aside at each park for this promotion.

US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.
National
2 years ago
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated

Victim advocates say Illinois lawmakers should pass a measure to ensure firearms are actually confiscated in those situations.

Business
2 years ago
Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on Illinois software provider

There’s no immediate end in sight, with CDK saying it expects the restoration process to take “several days” to complete.

IRONMAN
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois to host its first IRONMAN triathlon thanks to tourism grant

The economic impact of the event is anticipated to be more than $45 million over three years.

golf
Business
2 years ago
Memorial Health Championship draws “excellent” field and has significant economic impact

The ninth annual Memorial Health Championship is expected to have an economic impact of $6 million this year.

Local
2 years ago
State gas tax going up on July 1st

All state, local and federal taxes and fees contribute to about 40% of the total cost at the pump.

MARCUS ELAM
Obituaries
2 years ago
Marcus Elam

Marcus Elam 49, departed this life on Sunday June 23, 2024, at HSHS St. […]

Bennette Defrantz Acres
Obituaries
2 years ago
Bennette Defrantz Acres

Bennette Acres 62, departed  this life on Friday June 21, 2024 at Springfield Memorial […]

kids social media
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
No substitute for parent’s guidance when it comes to social media and kids

The U.S. surgeon general says its dangers are out of hand, recommending warning labels – pop-ups, for example.