FILE - Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo celebrates at third base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Sports
4 months ago
Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador

“Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history, and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come,” Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement.

FILE - Honoree Dick Van Dyke attends the 43nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
Entertainment
4 months ago
Dick Van Dyke nears 100: A new documentary reveals untold stories

The portrait is bookended with a visit to his hometown of Danville, Illinois, where he visits his childhood home, the radio station where he started his career as a DJ at age 16 and his old high school where he took the stage once more to join in with the students performing songs from some of his most beloved films.

This Ameren Illinois team from Peoria will be among those competing at the "National Gas Rodeo."
Local
4 months ago
Teams from Ameren to compete in ‘National Gas Rodeo’

The National Gas Rodeo continues until Friday.

University of Illinois's Memorial Stadium
Sports
4 months ago
Why a donor gave $100 million, a record, to U of I Athletics program

“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”

UIS
Education
4 months ago
Record enrollment in University of Illinois system, some increases at UIS

Overall enrollment in the U of I system is up, while down slightly at UIS.

Forsyth home WAND
Crime
4 months ago
Deaths of couple in Macon County ruled ‘homicide/suicide’

“After an extensive investigation and elimination of all potential persons of interest though forensic evidence, cellular phone examinations, and interviews, the Sheriff’s Office has completed and closed the investigation,” MCSO said

A screenshot of Springfield Police Bodycam video of a recent "Use of Force" indicent.
Crime
4 months ago
Discussion, again, of Springfield Police Dept. following ‘use of force’ incident

Aldermen criticized police chief for refusing to meet with a local activist.

Demonstrators march at a protest opposing "Operation Midway Blitz" and the presence of ICE, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
4 months ago
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores

“They’re profiling,” he said of federal agents. “My wife and I went to a wedding and I told my wife, ‘Bring your citizenship papers.’”

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
Education
4 months ago
Nurse for a Day: Empowering high school students at UIC College of Nursing

Hands-on experience unlocks pathways to the nursing profession

Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois.
Sports
4 months ago
University of Illinois renames Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium after record $100 million gift

Gies’ contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.

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