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Local
2 months ago
Rise in gas prices squeezing drivers and gas station owners

“I figured it was going to go up because of the war.”

The Big Marsh Park restoration project and other nearby projects in the Calumet region sit on areas formerly used for landfills and for US Steel Works facilities. The Big Marsh Park has been open since 2016 with a bike park and a trail. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)
IL State News
2 months ago
Responding to federal threat, legislation would protect Illinois waterways

The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.

Australian biopharma company CSL will invest $1.5 billion to expand its Kankakee manufacturing facility, creating 300 high-skilled jobs by 2031. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
2 months ago
Biotechnology company to invest $1.5 billion in Illinois plasma-processing plan

‘We aren’t just celebrating jobs and buildings,’ state senator says.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) is unable to catch a two-point conversion as Seattle Seahawks' Coby Bryant (8) and Josh Jobe, rear, defend during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Sports
2 months ago
Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say

The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.

From left, Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras shoots against Nebraska's Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg, Pryce Sandfort and Cale Jacobsen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Sports
2 months ago
No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
2 months ago
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors

Illinois’ Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.

The Springfield area, as of Tuesday midday, was in a Level 3, out of 5, risk of severe storms, according to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center.
Local
2 months ago
UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS

Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.

Village of Moweaqua
Local
2 months ago
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies to answer calls in Moweaqua

“There will be a larger demand on the limited staff I have,” said Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.

Willie and Ashley Wardlow
Crime
2 months ago
Springfield couple arrested after young girl tied up, severely beaten

Willie Wardlow III, 32, and Ashley Wardlow, 40, were arrested Sunday and face various charges.

Local
2 months ago
Cuts are ahead for District 186

Also – board turns back a proposal to start school during the Illinois State Fair.

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