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FILE - A Northwestern helmet is seen on the bench before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Sports
2 days ago
Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

“Excited for the next step and ready to get to work,” Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.

Duke forward Cameron Boozer talks to media during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 days ago
Expectations already sky-high for the NBA’s draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

“Since I’m in this draft class, I’m going to say we’re one of the best draft classes,” said Dybantsa, who led Division I men’s college basketball in scoring this past season.

Sports
2 days ago
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Utah will pick No. 2, Memphis will pick No. 3 and Chicago will pick No. 4.

UIS
Local
2 days ago
Canvas is again a go at UIS

University advises everyone to still be vigilant.

Driver grips the steering wheel while an instructor sits beside, showing a clipboard with a diagram inside the car
Local
2 days ago
D-186 hikes drivers ed fee 50 percent

Owen Marsh ribbon-cutting will be May 22.

Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl
Local
2 days ago
Springfield police chief emphasizes wellness

A new gym, nutrition classes, and even yoga are part of it.

Police scene tape
Crime
3 days ago
Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.

Person inserting a red battery into a white smoke detector housing on the ceiling. When finished, the cover closes back into place.
Local
3 days ago
This kind of smoke alarm is not enough

A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.

Parking in downtown Springfield
Local
4 days ago
Goodbye, downtown Springfield parking meters

The parking meters being removed haven’t had to be paid since 2020.

Skin cancer detection
Local
4 days ago
Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.